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1924 Ohio gubernatorial election

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1924 Ohio gubernatorial election

← 1922 November 4, 1924 1926 →
 
Nominee A. Victor Donahey Harry L. Davis
Party Democratic Republican
Popular vote 1,064,981 888,139
Percentage 53.97% 45.01%

County results
Donahey:      40–50%      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%
Davis:      40–50%      50–60%      60–70%

Governor before election

A. Victor Donahey
Democratic

Elected Governor

A. Victor Donahey
Democratic

The 1924 Ohio gubernatorial election was held on November 4, 1924. Incumbent Democrat A. Victor Donahey defeated Republican nominee Harry L. Davis with 53.97% of the vote.

General election

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Candidates

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Major party candidates

  • A. Victor Donahey, Democratic
  • Harry L. Davis, Republican

Other candidates

  • Virgil D. Allen, Commonwealth Land
  • Franklin J. Catlin, Socialist Labor

Results

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1924 Ohio gubernatorial election[1]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Democratic A. Victor Donahey (incumbent) 1,064,981 53.97%
Republican Harry L. Davis 888,139 45.01%
Independent Virgil D. Allen 11,776 0.60%
Socialist Labor Franklin J. Catlin 8,468 0.43%
Majority 176,842
Turnout
Democratic hold Swing

References

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  1. ^ Kalb, Deborah (December 24, 2015). Guide to U.S. elections. ISBN 9781483380353. Retrieved May 18, 2020.