1925 United States gubernatorial elections explained

Election Name:1925 United States gubernatorial elections
Country:United States
Flag Year:1912
Type:legislative
Ongoing:No
Previous Election:1924 United States gubernatorial elections
Previous Year:1924
Next Election:1926 United States gubernatorial elections
Next Year:1926
1Blank:Seats up
2Blank:Seats won
Seats For Election:2 governorships
Election Date:November 3, 1925
Party1:Democratic Party (United States)
Seats Before1:24
Seats After1:24
1Data1:2
2Data1:2
Party2:Republican Party (United States)
Seats Before2:24
Seats After2:24
1Data2:0
2Data2:0
Map Size:324px

United States gubernatorial elections were held on 3 November 1925, in two states. Virginia holds its gubernatorial elections in odd numbered years, every 4 years, following the United States presidential election year. New Jersey at this time held gubernatorial elections every 3 years. It would abandon this practice in 1949.

Results

State Incumbent Party Status Opposing candidates
New Jersey Democratic Term-limited, Democratic victory A. Harry Moore (Democratic) 51.87%
Arthur Whitney (Republican) 47.64%
Leo M. Harkins (Socialist) 0.22%
Scattering 0.27%
[1]
Virginia Democratic Term-limited, Democratic victory Harry F. Byrd (Democratic) 74.07%
Samuel Harris Hoge (Republican) 25.93%
[2]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: NJ Governor, 1925 . Our Campaigns . 24 March 2019.
  2. Web site: VA Governor, 1925 . Our Campaigns . 16 March 2019.