California gubernatorial election, 1922

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California gubernatorial election, 1922
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  1918 November 7, 1922 1926  

  Friend Richardson.jpg ThomasLeeWoolwine.jpg
Nominee Friend Richardson Thomas Lee Woolwine
Party Republican Democratic
Popular vote576,445 347,530
Percentage59.6% 35.9%

Governor before election

William Stephens
Republican

Elected Governor

Friend Richardson
Republican

The California gubernatorial election, 1922 was held on November 7, 1922.

General Election Results

1922 gubernatorial election, California
PartyCandidateVotes%±
Republican Friend William Richardson 576,445 59.69
Democratic Thomas Lee Woolwine 347,530 35.98
Socialist Alexander Horr 41,418 4.29
Total votes 965,393 100.0%
Republican hold Swing

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