1926 Oklahoma gubernatorial election explained

Election Name:1926 Oklahoma gubernatorial election
Country:Oklahoma
Flag Year:1925
Type:presidential
Ongoing:no
Previous Election:1922 Oklahoma gubernatorial election
Previous Year:1922
Next Election:1930 Oklahoma gubernatorial election
Next Year:1930
Election Date:November 2, 1926
Nominee1:Henry S. Johnston
Party1:Democratic Party (United States)
Popular Vote1:213,167
Percentage1:55.0%
Nominee2:Omer K. Benedict
Party2:Republican Party (United States)
Popular Vote2:170,714
Percentage2:44.0%
Map Size:300px
Governor
Before Election:Martin E. Trapp
Before Party:Democratic Party (United States)
After Election:Henry S. Johnston
After Party:Democratic Party (United States)

The 1926 Oklahoma gubernatorial election was held on November 2, 1926, and was a race for Governor of Oklahoma. Democrat Henry S. Johnston defeated Republican Omer K. Benedict. Also on the ballot were John Franing of the Farmer–Labor Party, E. H. H. Gates of the Socialist Party, and Independent Ed Boyle.[1]

Democratic primary

Ten candidates vied for the Democratic nomination, including former governor James B. A. Robertson and Oklahoma City Mayor O. A. Cargill. Henry S. Johnston, who had been in the Oklahoma Senate since statehood including a term as the first President pro tempore, won the primary with a plurality.

Primary Results

Republican primary

Eight candidates sought the Republican nomination, with Omer K. Benedict winning with less than one-third of the total vote.

Results

Notes and References

  1. Web site: 1922-1926 results . Oklahoma State Election Board . 34, 40, 48.