1974 Florida gubernatorial election explained

Election Name:1974 Florida gubernatorial election
Country:Florida
Flag Year:1900
Type:presidential
Ongoing:no
Previous Election:1970 Florida gubernatorial election
Previous Year:1970
Next Election:1978 Florida gubernatorial election
Next Year:1978
Election Date:November 5, 1974
Image1:File:Governor Reubin Askew.jpg
Nominee1:Reubin Askew
Party1:Florida Democratic Party
Running Mate1:J. H. Williams
Popular Vote1:1,118,954
Percentage1:61.2%
Nominee2:Jerry Thomas
Party2:Republican Party of Florida
Running Mate2:Mike Thompson
Popular Vote2:709,438
Percentage2:38.8%
Map Size:300px
Governor
Before Election:Reubin Askew
Before Party:Democratic Party (United States)
After Election:Reubin Askew
After Party:Democratic Party (United States)

The 1974 Florida gubernatorial election took place on November 5, 1974. Incumbent Democratic Governor Reubin Askew won re-election to a second term.

This was just the second time after 1956, and the first that the Governor of Florida was re-elected for the second four-year term. This was also the first time a candidate got over one million votes in a Florida governor election.

Primary elections

Primary elections were held on September 10, 1974.

Democratic primary

Incumbent Reubin O'Donovan Askew faced little opposition in the Democratic Party primary. Despite a challenge from his own Lieutenant Governor Thomas Burton Adams, Jr., Askew, a popular member of the "New Southerner" political generation, was renominated easily.

Candidates

Results

J. H. Williams became Askew's running mate for second term.

Republican primary

Candidate

Results

General election

Results

Williams, as he ran on the joint ticket, replaced Adams as Lieutenant Governor.

Bibliography

Notes and References

  1. News: Waldron . Martin . September 11, 1974 . Gov. Askew Sweeps Primary in Florida; Millionaire Wins in G.O.P. Senate Race . New York Times . New York, N.Y. . 34 . 13 November 2022 .