1928 Ohio gubernatorial election

The 1928 Ohio gubernatorial election was held on November 6, 1928. Republican nominee Myers Y. Cooper defeated Democratic nominee Martin L. Davey with 54.79% of the vote.

1928 Ohio gubernatorial election

November 6, 1928
 
Nominee Myers Y. Cooper Martin L. Davey
Party Republican Democratic
Popular vote 1,355,517 1,106,739
Percentage 54.79% 44.74%

Governor before election

A. Victor Donahey
Democratic

Elected Governor

Myers Y. Cooper
Republican

General election

Candidates

Major party candidates

  • Myers Y. Cooper, Republican
  • Martin L. Davey, Democratic

Other candidates

  • Joseph Sharts, Socialist
  • William Patterson, Workers
  • John D. Goerke, Socialist Labor
  • Frank W. Stanton, Prohibition

Results

1928 Ohio gubernatorial election[1]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Republican Myers Y. Cooper 1,355,517 54.79%
Democratic Martin L. Davey 1,106,739 44.74%
Socialist Joseph Sharts 7,149 0.29%
Workers William Patterson 2,184 0.09%
Socialist Labor John D. Goerke 1,272 0.05%
Prohibition Frank W. Stanton 1,085 0.04%
Majority 248,778
Turnout
Republican gain from Democratic Swing

References

  1. Kalb, Deborah (December 24, 2015). Guide to U.S. elections. ISBN 9781483380353. Retrieved May 14, 2020.
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