1938 Ohio gubernatorial election

The 1938 Ohio gubernatorial election was held on November 8, 1938. Republican nominee John W. Bricker defeated Democratic nominee Charles W. Sawyer with 52.45% of the vote.

1938 Ohio gubernatorial election
November 8, 1938
 
Nominee John W. Bricker Charles W. Sawyer
Party Republican Democratic
Popular vote 1,265,548 1,147,323
Percentage 52.45% 47.55%
Governor before election

Martin L. Davey
Democratic

 Elected Governor

John W. Bricker
Republican

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Candidates
  • John W. Bricker, Republican
  • Charles W. Sawyer, Democratic

Results
1938 Ohio gubernatorial election[1]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Republican John W. Bricker 1,265,548 52.45%
Democratic Charles W. Sawyer 1,147,323 47.55%
Majority 118,225
Turnout
Republican gain from Democratic Swing

References
  1. Kalb, Deborah (24 December 2015). Guide to U.S. elections. ISBN 9781483380353. Retrieved 2020-04-22.
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