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1938 Ohio gubernatorial election

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1938 Ohio gubernatorial election

← 1936 November 8, 1938 1940 →
 
Nominee John W. Bricker Charles W. Sawyer
Party Republican Democratic
Popular vote 1,265,548 1,147,323
Percentage 52.45% 47.55%

County results
Bricker:      50-60%      60-70%      70-80%
Sawyer:      50–60%      60–70%

Governor before election

Martin L. Davey
Democratic

Elected Governor

John W. Bricker
Republican

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.

General election

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Candidates

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

Results

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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

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