1954 Oklahoma gubernatorial election

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1954 Oklahoma gubernatorial election
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  1950 November 2, 1954 1958  
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Nominee Raymond Gary Reuben K. Sparks
Party Democratic Republican
Popular vote357,386251,808
Percentage58.6%41.3%

1954 Oklahoma gubernatorial election results map by county.svg
County results
Gary:      50–60%     60–70%     70–80%     80–90%     >90%
Sparks:      50-60%     60-70%     70-80%

Governor before election

Johnston Murray
Democratic

Elected Governor

Raymond D. Gary
Democratic

The 1954 Oklahoma gubernatorial election was held on November 2, 1954, and was a race for Governor of Oklahoma. Democrat Raymond Gary defeated Republican Reuben K. Sparks. [1]

Results

1954 Oklahoma gubernatorial election
PartyCandidateVotes%±%
Democratic Raymond Gary 357,386 58.6% +7.5%
Republican Reuben K. Sparks251,80841.3%-7.3%
Majority105,57817.3%
Turnout
Democratic hold Swing +7.5%

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References

  1. "1952-1956 results" (PDF). Oklahoma State Election Board. p. 26.