1925 Virginia gubernatorial election
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The 1925 Virginia gubernatorial election was held on November 3, 1925, to elect the governor of Virginia.
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![]() County and independent city results Byrd: 50–60% 60–70% 70–80% 80–90% >90% Hoge: 50–60% | |||||||||||||||||
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Incumbent Governor Elbert Lee Trinkle, Democrat was ineligible to run for re-election due to term limits.
The Democratic Nominee, State Senator Harry F. Byrd defeated the Republican Nominee, former State Delegate Samuel H. Hoge.
Democratic primary
editCandidates
edit- Harry F. Byrd, State Senator
- G. Walter Mapp, State Senator
Results
editCandidate | Votes | Percentage | |
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Harry F. Byrd | 107,317 | 61.4% | |
G. Walter Mapp | 67,573 | 38.6% | |
Total | 174,896 | 100% |
General Election
editCandidates
edit- Harry F. Byrd, State Senator (D)
- Samuel H. Hoge, Former State Delegate (R)
Party | Candidate | Votes | Percentage | ||
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Democratic | Harry F. Byrd | 107,378 | 74.1% | ||
Republican | Samuel H. Hoge | 37,592 | 25.9% | ||
Total | 144,970 | 100% |
References
edit- ^ "Virginia Elections Database » 1925 Governor Democratic Primary". Virginia Elections Database. Retrieved September 11, 2021.
- ^ "Virginia Elections Database » 1925 Governor General Election". Virginia Elections Database. Retrieved September 11, 2021.