1964 Florida gubernatorial election explained

Election Name:1964 Florida gubernatorial election
Country:Florida
Flag Year:1900
Type:Presidential
Ongoing:no
Previous Election:1960 Florida gubernatorial election
Previous Year:1960
Next Election:1966 Florida gubernatorial election
Next Year:1966
Election Date:November 3, 1964
Image1:File:W Haydon Burns.jpg
Nominee1:W. Haydon Burns
Party1:Florida Democratic Party
Popular Vote1:933,554
Percentage1:56.12%
Nominee2:Charles R. Holley
Party2:Republican Party of Florida
Popular Vote2:686,297
Percentage2:41.26%
Map Size:300px
Governor
Before Election:C. Farris Bryant
Before Party:Democratic Party (United States)
After Election:W. Haydon Burns
After Party:Democratic Party (United States)

The 1964 Florida gubernatorial election was held on November 3, 1964. Incumbent Democratic Governor C. Farris Bryant was ineligible for a second consecutive full term under the 1885 State Constitution. Democratic nominee W. Haydon Burns defeated Republican nominee Charles R. Holley with 56.12% of the vote.

Primary elections

Primary elections were held on May 5 and 26, 1964.

Democratic primary

Results

Republican primary

Results

General election

Candidates

Results

References

Book: Morris, Allen . The Florida Handbook, 1965-66 . Tallahassee, FL . The Peninsular Publishing Company . 1965 . .