1934_Oklahoma_gubernatorial_election

1934 Oklahoma gubernatorial election

1934 Oklahoma gubernatorial election

Election for the governorship of the U.S. state of Oklahoma


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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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]

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Republican primary

Former Senator William B. Pine defeated two challengers by a wide margin to claim the GOP nomination.

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References

  1. "1934-1938 results" (PDF). Oklahoma State Election Board. pp. 1, 9, 17.
  2. "Action Saves Long, Costly Runoff Fight". Daily Oklahoman. Oklahoma City, OK. July 6, 1934.



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