1920 Ohio gubernatorial election

The 1920 Ohio gubernatorial election was held on November 2, 1920. Republican nominee Harry L. Davis defeated Democratic nominee A. Victor Donahey with 51.91% of the vote.

1920 Ohio gubernatorial election
November 2, 1920
 
Nominee Harry L. Davis A. Victor Donahey
Party Republican Democratic
Popular vote 1,039,835 918,962
Percentage 51.91% 45.88%
Governor before election

James M. Cox
Democratic

 Elected Governor

Harry L. Davis
Republican

Primary elections

Primary elections were held on August 10, 1920.[1]

Republican primary

Candidates

Results
Republican primary results[1]
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Harry L. Davis 139,789 39.95
Republican Ralph D. Cole 124,889 35.70
Republican Roscoe C. McCulloch 70,396 20.12
Republican David Wesley Wood 14,803 4.23
Total votes 349,877 100.00

General election

Candidates

Major party candidates

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

Other candidates

  • Frank B. Hamilton, Socialist
  • Earl H. Foote, Independent

Results
1920 Ohio gubernatorial election[2]
Party Candidate Votes % ±
Republican Harry L. Davis 1,039,835 51.91%
Democratic A. Victor Donahey 918,962 45.88%
Socialist Frank B. Hamilton 42,889 2.14%
Independent Earl H. Foote 1,497 0.08%
Majority 120,873
Turnout
Republican gain from Democratic Swing

References
  1. "Guide to U.S. elections - CQ Press, Congressional Quarterly, inc". Books.google.com. Retrieved 2020-06-25.
  2. "Guide to U.S. elections". Books.google.com. Retrieved 2020-06-25.
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