1938 Ohio gubernatorial election

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1938 Ohio gubernatorial election
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  1936 November 8, 1938 1940  
  John W. Bricker cph.3b31299.jpg CharlesSawyer (cropped).jpg
Nominee John W. Bricker Charles W. Sawyer
Party Republican Democratic
Popular vote1,265,5481,147,323
Percentage52.45%47.55%

1938 Ohio gubernatorial election results map by county.svg
County results
Bricker:      50-60%     60-70%     70-80%
Sawyer:      50–60%     60–70%

Governor before election

Martin L. Davey
Democratic

Elected Governor

John W. Bricker
Republican

The 1938 Ohio gubernatorial election was held on November 8, 1938. Republican nominee John W. Bricker defeated Democratic nominee Charles W. Sawyer with 52.45% of the vote.

Contents

General election

Candidates

Results

1938 Ohio gubernatorial election [1]
PartyCandidateVotes%±%
Republican John W. Bricker 1,265,548 52.45%
Democratic Charles W. Sawyer 1,147,32347.55%
Majority118,225
Turnout
Republican gain from Democratic Swing

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References

  1. Kalb, Deborah (December 24, 2015). Guide to U.S. elections. ISBN   9781483380353 . Retrieved April 22, 2020.