1928 Florida gubernatorial election

The 1928 Florida gubernatorial election was held on November 6, 1928. Democratic nominee Doyle E. Carlton defeated Republican nominee W.J. Howey with 60.97% of the vote.

1928 Florida gubernatorial election
November 6, 1928
 
Nominee Doyle E. Carlton W.J. Howey
Party Democratic Republican
Popular vote 148,455 95,018
Percentage 60.97% 39.03%
Governor before election

John W. Martin
Democratic

 Elected Governor

Doyle E. Carlton
Democratic

Elections in Florida
Government

Primary elections

Primary elections were held on June 5, 1928.[1]

Democratic primary

Candidates

Results
Democratic primary results[1]
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Doyle E. Carlton 77,569 30.42
Democratic Sidney Johnston Catts 68,984 27.06
Democratic Fons A. Hathaway 67,849 26.61
Democratic John S. Taylor 37,304 14.63
Democratic J. M. Carson 3,271 1.28
Total votes 254,977 100.00

General election

Candidates
  • Doyle E. Carlton, Democratic
  • W.J. Howey, Republican

Results
1928 Florida gubernatorial election[2]
Party Candidate Votes % ±
Democratic Doyle E. Carlton 148,455 60.97%
Republican W.J. Howey 95,018 39.03%
Majority 53,437
Turnout
Democratic hold Swing

References
  1. "The Florida Handbook". Books.google.com. Retrieved 2020-05-31.
  2. "Florida Almanac 2007-2008". Books.google.com. Retrieved 2020-05-31.
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