1924 Montana gubernatorial election explained

Election Name:1924 Montana gubernatorial election
Country:Montana
Flag Year:1905
Type:presidential
Ongoing:no
Previous Election:1920 Montana gubernatorial election
Previous Year:1920
Next Election:1928 Montana gubernatorial election
Next Year:1928
Election Date:November 4, 1924
Image1:John Erickson.jpg
Nominee1:John E. Erickson
Party1:Democratic Party (United States)
Popular Vote1:88,801
Percentage1:51.02%
Nominee2:Joseph M. Dixon
Party2:Republican Party (United States)
Popular Vote2:74,126
Percentage2:42.59%
Image3:Frank J. Edwards Edit Crop.jpg
Nominee3:Frank J. Edwards
Party3:Farmer–Labor Party
Popular Vote3:10,666
Percentage3:6.13%
Map Size:300px
Governor
Before Election:Joseph M. Dixon
Before Party:Republican Party (United States)
After Election:John E. Erickson
After Party:Democratic Party (United States)
Turnout:72.40%3.90[1]

The 1924 Montana gubernatorial election took place on November 4, 1924. Incumbent Governor of Montana Joseph M. Dixon, who was first elected governor in 1920, ran for re-election. Dixon won a competitive Republican primary, and moved on to the general election, where he faced John E. Erickson, a former district court judge and the Democratic nominee; and Frank J. Edwards, the 1916 Republican nominee for governor and the Farmer–Labor Party nominee. Ultimately, Erickson managed to defeat Dixon in his bid for re-election, winning what would be the first of three terms as governor.

Democratic primary

Candidates

Results

Farmer–Labor Party 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.