1934 Ohio gubernatorial election

The 1934 Ohio gubernatorial election was held on November 6, 1934. Democratic nominee Martin L. Davey defeated Republican nominee Clarence J. Brown with 51.13% of the vote.

1934 Ohio gubernatorial election

November 6, 1934
 
Nominee Martin L. Davey Clarence J. Brown
Party Democratic Republican
Popular vote 1,118,257 1,052,851
Percentage 51.13% 48.14%

County results

Davey:      50–60%      60–70%

Brown:      40-50%      50-60%      60-70%

Governor before election

George White
Democratic

Elected Governor

Martin L. Davey
Democratic

General election

Candidates

Major party candidates

  • Martin L. Davey, Democratic
  • Clarence J. Brown, Republican

Other candidates

  • I. O. Ford, Communist

Results

1934 Ohio gubernatorial election[1]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Democratic Martin L. Davey 1,118,257 51.13%
Republican Clarence J. Brown 1,052,851 48.14%
Communist I. O. Ford 15,854 0.73%
Majority 65,406
Turnout
Democratic hold Swing

References

  1. Kalb, Deborah (December 24, 2015). Guide to U.S. elections. ISBN 9781483380353. Retrieved May 10, 2020.
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