1920 Florida gubernatorial election

The 1920 Florida gubernatorial election was held on November 2, 1920. Democratic nominee Cary A. Hardee defeated Republican nominee George E. Gay with 77.94% of the vote.

1920 Florida gubernatorial election

November 2, 1920
 
Nominee Cary A. Hardee George E. Gay
Party Democratic Republican
Popular vote 103,407 23,788
Percentage 77.94% 17.93%

Governor before election

Sidney Johnston Catts
Prohibition

Elected Governor

Cary A. Hardee
Democratic

Primary elections

Primary elections were held on June 8, 1920.[1]

Candidates

Results

Democratic primary results[1]
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Cary A. Hardee 52,591 59.48
Democratic Van C. Swearingen 30,240 34.20
Democratic Lincoln Hulley 5,591 6.32
Total votes 88,422 100.00

General election

Candidates

Major party candidates

  • Cary A. Hardee, Democratic
  • George E. Gay, Republican

Other candidates

  • F.C. Whitaker, Socialist
  • W.L. VanDuzer, Independent

Results

1920 Florida gubernatorial election[2]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Democratic Cary A. Hardee 103,407 77.94%
Republican George E. Gay 23,788 17.93%
Socialist F.C. Whitaker 2,823 2.13%
Independent W.L. VanDuzer 2,654 2.00%
Majority 79,619 60.01
Turnout 132,672
Democratic hold Swing

References

  1. The Florida Handbook. 1987. ISBN 9780961600006. Retrieved 2020-06-01.
  2. McGovern, Bernie. Florida Almanac 2007-2008. ISBN 9781455604418. Retrieved 2020-06-01.
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