1950 Oklahoma gubernatorial election explained

Election Name:1950 Oklahoma gubernatorial election
Country:Oklahoma
Flag Image:Flag of Oklahoma (1941–1988).svg
Type:presidential
Ongoing:no
Previous Election:1946 Oklahoma gubernatorial election
Previous Year:1946
Next Election:1954 Oklahoma gubernatorial election
Next Year:1954
Election Date:November 7, 1950
Nominee1:Johnston Murray
Party1:Democratic Party (United States)
Popular Vote1:329,308
Percentage1:51.1%
Nominee2:Jo O. Ferguson
Party2:Republican Party (United States)
Popular Vote2:313,205
Percentage2:48.6%
Map Size:300px
Governor
Before Election:Roy J. Turner
Before Party:Democratic Party (United States)
After Election:Johnston Murray
After Party:Democratic Party (United States)

The 1950 Oklahoma gubernatorial election was held on November 7, 1950, and was a race for Governor of Oklahoma. Democrat Johnston Murray defeated Republican Jo O. Ferguson.[1] Phil Ferguson unsuccessfully sought the Democratic nomination.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: 1946-1950 results . Oklahoma State Election Board . 43.