1934 Oklahoma gubernatorial election
The 1934 Oklahoma gubernatorial election was held on November 6, 1934, and was a race for Governor of Oklahoma. Democrat E. W. Marland defeated Republican William B. Pine. Also on the ballot were S. P. Green of the Socialist Party, Francis M. Simpson of the Progressive Party and four Independent candidates: Geo. G. Ison, Joseph Prather Wheat, Dan W. Womack, and John Franing.[1]
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County results Marland: 50–60% 60–70% 70–80% Pine: 40–50% 50–60% 60–70% | |||||||||||||||||
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Elections in Oklahoma |
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Government |
Democratic primary
Fifteen candidates sought the Democratic nomination, including former governor Jack C. Walton, Lt. Governor Robert Burns, and Attorney General J. Berry King. Ponca City oilman E. W. Marland and Tom Anglin of Holdenville were headed to a runoff when Anglin withdrew, making Marland the nominee.[2]
Results
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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Democratic | E. W. Marland | 156,885 | 30.5 | |
Democratic | Tom Anglin | 101,698 | 19.8 | |
Democratic | Jack Walton | 85,616 | 16.6 | |
Democratic | J. Berry King | 69,811 | 13.5 | |
Democratic | Gomer Smith | 44,992 | 8.7 | |
Democratic | Robert Burns | 33,521 | 6.5 | |
Democratic | Porter Newman | 8,763 | 1.7 | |
Democratic | John A. McDonald | 5,025 | 0.9 | |
Democratic | R. M. Nelson | 1,602 | 0.3 | |
Democratic | Cyrus S. Avery | 1,572 | 0.3 | |
Democratic | Edwin I. Reeser | 1,071 | 0.2 | |
Democratic | J. Oliver Tilly | 870 | 0.1 | |
Democratic | John Freeman | 793 | 0.1 | |
Democratic | Grover Cleveland Brown | 531 | 0.1 | |
Total votes | 513,486 | 100.00 |
Republican primary
Former Senator William B. Pine defeated two challengers by a wide margin to claim the GOP nomination.
Results
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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Republican | William B. Pine | 60,347 | 87.3 | |
Republican | Ray Ferrell | 4,424 | 6.4 | |
Republican | Rexford B. Cragg | 4,299 | 6.2 | |
Total votes | 69,070 | 100.00 |
Results
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
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Democratic | E. W. Marland | 365,992 | 58.2% | -0.8% | |
Republican | William B. Pine | 243,841 | 38.8% | -1.8% | |
Socialist | S. P. Green | 16,688 | 2.6% | New | |
Progressive | Francis M. Simpson | 1,422 | 0.2% | New | |
Independent | Geo. G. Ison | 186 | 0.0% | N/A | |
Independent | John Franing | 99 | 0.0% | - | |
Independent | Dan W. Womack | 70 | 0.0% | N/A | |
Independent | John Prather Wheat | 33 | 0.0% | N/A | |
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Democratic hold | Swing | -0.8% | |||
References
- "1934-1938 results" (PDF). Oklahoma State Election Board. pp. 1, 9, 17.
- "Action Saves Long, Costly Runoff Fight". Daily Oklahoman. Oklahoma City, OK. July 6, 1934.