1924 Ohio gubernatorial election

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.

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

General election edit

Candidates edit

Major party candidates

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

Other candidates

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

Results edit

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 edit

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