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.