1920 Montana gubernatorial election explained

Election Name:1920 Montana gubernatorial election
Country:Montana
Flag Year:1905
Type:presidential
Ongoing:no
Previous Election:1916 Montana gubernatorial election
Previous Year:1916
Next Election:1924 Montana gubernatorial election
Next Year:1924
Election Date:November 2, 1920
Nominee1:Joseph M. Dixon
Party1:Republican Party (United States)
Popular Vote1:111,113
Percentage1:59.74%
Nominee2:Burton K. Wheeler
Party2:Democratic Party (United States)
Popular Vote2:74,875
Percentage2:40.26%
Map Size:300px
Governor
Before Election:Sam V. Stewart
Before Party:Democratic Party (United States)
After Election:Joseph M. Dixon
After Party:Republican Party (United States)
Turnout:68.50%[1]

The 1920 Montana gubernatorial election took place on November 2, 1920. Incumbent Governor of Montana Sam V. Stewart, who was first elected Governor in 1912 and 1916, declined to run for re-election. To replace him, former United States Senator Joseph M. Dixon won the Republican primary, which was closely contested. In the general election, he faced Burton K. Wheeler, the former United States Attorney for the District of Montana and the Democratic nominee. Ultimately, Dixon defeated Wheeler by a wide margin to win his first and only term as governor.

Democratic primary

Candidates

Results

Republican primary

Candidates

Results

General election

Results

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Montana Voter Turnout. Montana Secretary of State. 2022-05-26.