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

← 1918 November 2, 1920 1922 →
 
Nominee Harry L. Davis A. Victor Donahey
Party Republican Democratic
Popular vote 1,039,835 918,962
Percentage 51.91% 45.88%

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

Governor before election

James M. Cox
Democratic

Elected Governor

Harry L. Davis
Republican

Primary elections

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

Republican primary

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Candidates

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Results

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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

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Candidates

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Major party candidates

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

Other candidates

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

Results

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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

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  1. ^ a b Guide to U.S. elections – CQ Press, Congressional Quarterly, inc. CQ Press. 2005. ISBN 9781568029818. Retrieved June 25, 2020.
  2. ^ Kalb, Deborah (December 24, 2015). Guide to U.S. elections. ISBN 9781483380353. Retrieved June 25, 2020.