1946 Oklahoma gubernatorial election

The 1946 Oklahoma gubernatorial election was held on November 5, 1946, and was a race for the Governor of Oklahoma. Democrat Roy J. Turner defeated Republican Olney F. Flynn and three Independents, Mickey Harrell, R. M. Funk, and Bruno Miller.[1] Dixie Gilmer unsuccessfully sought the Democratic nomination.

1946 Oklahoma gubernatorial election

November 5, 1946
 
Nominee Roy J. Turner Olney F. Flynn
Party Democratic Republican
Popular vote 259,491 227,426
Percentage 52.4% 45.9%

County results
Turner:      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%      80–90%
Flynn:      40–50%      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%

Governor before election

Robert S. Kerr
Democratic

Elected Governor

Roy J. Turner
Democratic

Results

1946 Oklahoma gubernatorial election
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Democratic Roy J. Turner 259,491 52.4
Republican Olney F. Flynn 227,426 45.9
Independent Mickey Harrell 7,181 1.4
Independent R. M. Funk 257 0.0
Independent Bruno Miller 244 0.0
Majority
Turnout
Democratic hold Swing

References


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