1924 Indiana gubernatorial election

The 1924 Indiana gubernatorial election was held on November 4, 1924. Republican nominee Edward L. Jackson defeated Democratic nominee Carleton B. McCulloch with 52.92% of the vote.

1924 Indiana gubernatorial election

November 4, 1924
 
Nominee Edward L. Jackson Carleton B. McCulloch
Party Republican Democratic
Popular vote 654,184 572,303
Percentage 52.92% 46.29%

Governor before election

Emmett Forest Branch
Republican

Elected Governor

Edward L. Jackson
Republican

Primary elections

Primary elections were held on May 6, 1924.[1]

Candidates

Results

Republican primary results[1]
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Edward L. Jackson 227,785 55.12
Republican Samuel Lewis Shank 95,494 23.11
Republican Edward C. Toner 55,381 13.40
Republican Edgar D. Bush 22,531 5.45
Republican Ora D. Davis 9,210 2.23
Republican Elias W. Dulberger 2,821 0.68
Total votes 413,222 100.00

General election

Candidates

Major party candidates

  • Edward L. Jackson, Republican
  • Carleton B. McCulloch, Democratic

Other candidates

  • Francis M. Wampler, Socialist
  • Basil L. Allen, Prohibition

Results

1924 Indiana gubernatorial election[2]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Republican Edward L. Jackson 654,184 52.92%
Democratic Carleton B. McCulloch 572,303 46.29%
Socialist Francis M. Wampler 5,984 0.48%
Prohibition Basil L. Allen 3,808 0.31%
Majority 81,881
Turnout
Republican hold Swing

References

  1. Guide to U.S. elections - CQ Press, Congressional Quarterly, inc. CQ Press. 2005. ISBN 9781568029818. Retrieved 2020-08-09.
  2. Kalb, Deborah (24 December 2015). Guide to U.S. Elections. ISBN 9781483380353. Retrieved August 9, 2020.
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