1924 Florida gubernatorial election

The 1924 Florida gubernatorial election was held on November 4, 1924. Democratic nominee John W. Martin defeated Republican nominee William R. O'Neal with 82.79% of the vote.

1924 Florida gubernatorial election

November 4, 1924

Nominee John W. Martin William R. O'Neal Party Democratic Republican Popular vote 84,181 17,499 Percentage 82.79% 17.21%

Governor before election Cary A. Hardee Democratic Elected Governor John W. Martin Democratic

Primary elections

Primary elections were held on June 3, 1924.[1]

Candidates

• John W. Martin, former Mayor of Jacksonville
• Sidney Johnston Catts, former Governor
• Frank E. Jennings
• Worth W. Trammell, former State Representative
• Charles H. Spencer

Results

Democratic primary results[1]

Party		Candidate	Votes	%
	Democratic	John W. Martin	55,715	37.98
	Democratic	Sidney Johnston Catts	43,230	29.47
	Democratic	Frank E. Jennings	37,962	25.88
	Democratic	Worth W. Trammell	8,381	5.71
	Democratic	Charles H. Spencer	1,408	0.96
Total votes			146,696	100.00

General election

Candidates

• John W. Martin, Democratic
• William R. O'Neal, Republican

Results

1924 Florida gubernatorial election[2]

Party		Candidate	Votes	%	±%
	Democratic	John W. Martin	84,181	82.79%
	Republican	William R. O'Neal	17,499	17.21%
Majority			66,682
Turnout
	Democratic hold		Swing

References

1. The Florida Handbook. 1987. ISBN 9780961600006. Retrieved 2020-05-31.
2. McGovern, Bernie. Florida Almanac 2007-2008. ISBN 9781455604418. Retrieved 2020-05-31.