1938 Ohio gubernatorial election

The 1938 Ohio gubernatorial election was held on November 8, 1938. Republican nominee John W. Bricker defeated Democratic nominee Charles W. Sawyer with 52.45% of the vote.

1938 Ohio gubernatorial election

November 8, 1938
 
Nominee John W. Bricker Charles W. Sawyer
Party Republican Democratic
Popular vote 1,265,548 1,147,323
Percentage 52.45% 47.55%

Governor before election

Martin L. Davey
Democratic

Elected Governor

John W. Bricker
Republican

General election

Candidates

  • John W. Bricker, Republican
  • Charles W. Sawyer, Democratic

Results

1938 Ohio gubernatorial election[1]
Party Candidate Votes % ±
Republican John W. Bricker 1,265,548 52.45%
Democratic Charles W. Sawyer 1,147,323 47.55%
Majority 118,225
Turnout
Republican gain from Democratic Swing
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References

  1. "Guide to U.S. elections". Books.google.com. Retrieved 2020-04-22.
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