1926 California lieutenant gubernatorial election

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1926 California lieutenant gubernatorial election
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  1922 November 2, 1926 1930  
  Buron Fitts 1928.jpg Charles O. Dunbar.jpg Lena Morrow Lewis Crop.jpg
Nominee Buron Fitts Charles O. Dunbar Lena Morrow Lewis
Party Republican Democratic Socialist
Popular vote818,519204,09156,506
Percentage75.85%18.91%5.24%

Lieutenant Governor before election

C. C. Young
Republican

Elected Lieutenant Governor

Buron Fitts
Republican

The 1926 California lieutenant gubernatorial election was held on November 2, 1926. Republican Deputy Los Angeles County District Attorney Buron Fitts defeated Democratic State Assemblyman Charles O. Dunbar with 75.85% of the vote. [1]

Contents

General election

Candidates

Results

1926 California lieutenant gubernatorial election [2]
PartyCandidateVotes%±%
Republican Buron Fitts 818,519 75.85%
Democratic Charles O. Dunbar 204,09118.91%
Socialist Lena Morrow Lewis 56,5065.24%
Majority1,079,116
Turnout
Republican hold Swing

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References

  1. "November 2, 1926". joincalifornia.com. Retrieved October 15, 2024.
  2. "CA Lt. Governor, November 02, 1926". ourcampaigns.com. Retrieved October 15, 2024.