1924 United States presidential election in Mississippi explained

See main article: 1924 United States presidential election.

Election Name:1924 United States presidential election in Mississippi
Country:Mississippi
Flag Image:Flag of Mississippi (1894-1996).svg
Type:presidential
Ongoing:no
Previous Election:1920 United States presidential election in Mississippi
Previous Year:1920
Next Election:1928 United States presidential election in Mississippi
Next Year:1928
Election Date:November 4, 1924
Image1:John William Davis.jpg
Nominee1:John W. Davis
Party1:Democratic Party (United States)
Home State1:West Virginia
Running Mate1:Charles W. Bryan
Electoral Vote1:10
Popular Vote1:100,474
Percentage1:89.34%
Nominee2:Calvin Coolidge
Party2:Republican Party (United States)
Home State2:Massachusetts
Running Mate2:Charles G. Dawes
Electoral Vote2:0
Popular Vote2:8,494
Percentage2:7.55%
Map Size:305px
President
Before Election:Calvin Coolidge
Before Party:Republican Party (United States)
After Election:Calvin Coolidge
After Party:Republican Party (United States)

The 1924 United States presidential election in Mississippi took place on November 4, 1924, as part of the 1924 United States presidential election, which was held throughout all contemporary forty-eight states. Voters chose ten representatives, or electors to the Electoral College, who voted for president and vice president.

Mississippi was won easily by John W. Davis of West Virginia over incumbent president Calvin Coolidge and Progressive nominee Robert M. La Follette of Wisconsin. With 89.3% of the popular vote, Mississippi was Davis' 2nd strongest state.[1]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: 1924 Presidential General Election Results – Mississippi. April 24, 2020.