1930 Oklahoma gubernatorial election explained

Election Name:1930 Oklahoma gubernatorial election
Country:Oklahoma
Flag Year:1925
Type:presidential
Ongoing:no
Previous Election:1926 Oklahoma gubernatorial election
Previous Year:1926
Next Election:1934 Oklahoma gubernatorial election
Next Year:1934
Election Date:November 4, 1930
Nominee1:William H. Murray
Party1:Democratic Party (United States)
Popular Vote1:301,921
Percentage1:59.0%
Nominee2:Ira A. Hill
Party2:Republican Party (United States)
Popular Vote2:208,575
Percentage2:40.7%
Map Size:300px
Governor
Before Election:William J. Holloway
Before Party:Democratic Party (United States)
After Election:William H. Murray
After Party:Democratic Party (United States)

The 1930 Oklahoma gubernatorial election was held on November 4, 1930, and was a race for Governor of Oklahoma. Democrat William H. 'Alfalfa Bill' Murray defeated Republican Ira A. Hill. Also on the ballot were Independent candidates B. G. Bingham and John Franing.[1]

Democratic primary

Nine candidates vied for the Democratic nomination, including former governor Martin E. Trapp. Former Congressman and Speaker of the Oklahoma House of Representatives 'Alfalfa Bill' Murray and Frank Buttram advanced to the runoff where Murray defeated Buttram by a wide margin.

Primary Runoff results

Republican primary

Ira A. Hill received more than 50% of the vote in defeating his two challengers, thus avoiding a runoff.

Results

Notes and References

  1. Web site: 1928-1932 Results . Oklahoma State Election Board . 9, 15, 18, 22.