1949 Virginia gubernatorial election

In the 1949 Virginia gubernatorial election, incumbent Governor William M. Tuck, a Democrat, was unable to seek re-election due to term limits. Virginia State Senator John S. Battle was nominated by the Democratic Party to run against Republican Walter Johnson.

1949 Virginia gubernatorial election

← 1945 November 8, 1949 1953 →
 
Nominee John S. Battle Walter Johnson
Party Democratic Republican
Popular vote 184,772 71,991
Percentage 70.4% 27.4%

County and independent city results
Battle:      40–50%      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%      80–90%      >90%
Johnson:      40–50%      50–60%

Governor before election

William M. Tuck
Democratic

Elected Governor

John S. Battle
Democratic

Democratic nomination

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Candidates

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General election

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Candidates

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Results

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Virginia gubernatorial election, 1949[1]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Democratic John S. Battle 184,772 70.43% +3.85%
Republican Walter Johnson 71,991 27.44% −3.60%
Social Democratic Clarke T. Robb 5,569 2.12% +2.12%
Majority 112,781 42.99% +7.46%
Turnout 262,332
Democratic hold Swing

References

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  1. ^ "Our Campaigns - VA Governor Race - Nov 08, 1949".