1946 Oklahoma gubernatorial election

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

1946 Oklahoma gubernatorial election

← 1942 November 5, 1946 1950 →
 
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

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The 1946 Oklahoma gubernatorial election was held on November 5, 1946, and was a race for 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.

Results

1946 Oklahoma gubernatorial election
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Democratic Roy J. Turner 259,491 52.4% +0.6%
Republican Olney F. Flynn 227,426 45.9% -1.7%
Independent Mickey Harrell 7,181 1.4% N/A
Independent R. M. Funk 257 0.0% N/A
Independent Bruno Miller 244 0.0% N/A
Majority
Turnout
Democratic hold Swing +0.6%

References

  1. ^ "1946-1950 results" (PDF). Oklahoma State Election Board. p. 13.
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