Gubernatorial elections
United States elections · 1926 · held
State gubernatorial races held in this midterm year. Each governor is elected separately; there is no combined national percentage.
State races and results map
Each race has its own denominator. Missing counts are blank. The interactive map uses modern state outlines as navigation references.
Alabama — Governor — General
Popular election. Popular votes in this state contest
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bibb Graves | Democratic | — | 81.22% | Elected |
| J. A. Bingham | Republican | — | 18.78% | — |
Term-limited, Democratic victory
Sources & further reading
Arizona — Governor — General
Popular election. Popular votes in this state contest
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| George W. P. Hunt | Democratic | — | 50.25% | Elected |
| Elias S. Clark | Republican | — | 49.75% | — |
Re-elected, 50.25%
Sources & further reading
Arkansas — Governor — General
Popular election. Popular votes in this state contest
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John E. Martineau | Democratic | — | 76.45% | Elected |
| Drew Bowers | Republican | — | 23.56% | — |
Defeated in Democratic primary, Democratic victory
Sources & further reading
California — Governor — General
Popular election. Popular votes in this state contest
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clement C. Young | Republican | — | 71.22% | Elected |
| Justus S. Wardell | Democratic | — | 24.69% | — |
| Upton Sinclair | Socialist | — | 4.02% | — |
Defeated in Republican primary, Republican victory
Sources & further reading
Colorado — Governor — General
Popular election. Popular votes in this state contest
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| William H. Adams | Democratic | — | 59.84% | Elected |
| Oliver Henry Nelson Shoup | Republican | — | 38.11% | — |
| Frank Cass | Farmer Labor | — | 1.28% | — |
| Edward F. Wright | Socialist | — | 0.49% | — |
| William R. Dietrich | Communist | — | 0.19% | — |
| Barney Haughey | Commonwealth Land | — | 0.10% | — |
Retired, Democratic victory
Sources & further reading
Connecticut — Governor — General
Popular election. Popular votes in this state contest
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John H. Trumbull | Republican | — | 63.58% | Elected |
| Charles G. Morris | Democratic | — | 35.37% | — |
| Karl C. Jursek | Socialist | — | 1.06% | — |
Re-elected, 63.58%
Sources & further reading
Georgia — Governor — General
Popular election. Popular votes in this state contest
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lamartine G. Hardman | Democratic | — | 100.00% | Elected |
Term-limited, Democratic victory
Sources & further reading
Idaho — Governor — General
Popular election. Popular votes in this state contest
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| H. C. Baldridge | Republican | — | 51.05% | Elected |
| W. Scott Hall | Progressive | — | 28.36% | — |
| Asher B. Wilson | Democratic | — | 20.59% | — |
Retired, Republican victory
Sources & further reading
Iowa — Governor — General
Popular election. Popular votes in this state contest
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Hammill | Republican | — | 71.51% | Elected |
| Alex R. Miller | Democratic | — | 28.50% | — |
Re-elected, 71.51%
Sources & further reading
Kansas — Governor — General
Popular election. Popular votes in this state contest
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benjamin S. Paulen | Republican | — | 63.31% | Elected |
| Jonathan M. Davis | Democratic | — | 35.30% | — |
| H. Hilfrich | Socialist | — | 1.39% | — |
Re-elected, 63.31%
Sources & further reading
Maine — Governor — General
Popular election. Popular votes in this state contest
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ralph Owen Brewster | Republican | — | 55.52% | Elected |
| Ernest L. McLean | Democratic | — | 44.48% | — |
Re-elected, 55.52%
Sources & further reading
Maryland — Governor — General
Popular election. Popular votes in this state contest
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Albert C. Ritchie | Democratic | — | 57.93% | Elected |
| Addison E. Mullikin | Republican | — | 41.37% | — |
| P. Gustave Dill | Socialist | — | 0.70% | — |
Re-elected, 57.93%
Sources & further reading
Massachusetts — Governor — General
Popular election. Popular votes in this state contest
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alvan Tufts Fuller | Republican | — | 58.79% | Elected |
| William A. Gaston | Democratic | — | 40.25% | — |
| Walter S. Hutchins | Socialist | — | 0.47% | — |
| Lewis Marks | Workers | — | 0.30% | — |
| Samuel Leger | Socialist Labor | — | 0.20% | — |
Re-elected, 58.79%
Sources & further reading
Michigan — Governor — General
Popular election. Popular votes in this state contest
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fred W. Green | Republican | — | 63.35% | Elected |
| William A. Comstock | Democratic | — | 36.01% | — |
| Frank E. Titus | Prohibition | — | 0.40% | — |
| William Reynolds | Workers | — | 0.24% | — |
Defeated in Republican primary, Republican victory
Sources & further reading
Minnesota — Governor — General
Popular election. Popular votes in this state contest
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Theodore Christianson | Republican | — | 56.49% | Elected |
| Magnus Johnson | Farmer-Labor | — | 38.09% | — |
| Alfred Jaques | Democratic | — | 5.43% | — |
Re-elected, 56.49%
Sources & further reading
Nebraska — Governor — General
Popular election. Popular votes in this state contest
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adam McMullen | Republican | — | 49.82% | Elected |
| Charles W. Bryan | Democratic | — | 48.99% | — |
| Roy M. Harrop | Progressive | — | 1.19% | — |
Re-elected, 49.82%
Sources & further reading
Nevada — Governor — General
Popular election. Popular votes in this state contest
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frederick B. Balzar | Republican | — | 53.00% | Elected |
Defeated, 47.00%
Sources & further reading
New Hampshire — Governor — General
Popular election. Popular votes in this state contest
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Huntley N. Spaulding | Republican | — | 59.70% | Elected |
| Eaton D. Sargent | Democratic | — | 40.30% | — |
Defeated in Republican primary, Republican victory
Sources & further reading
New Mexico — Governor — General
Popular election. Popular votes in this state contest
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Richard C. Dillon | Republican | — | 51.60% | Elected |
| Q. M. Bixler | Independent | — | 0.25% | — |
Defeated, 48.15%
Sources & further reading
New York — Governor — General
Popular election. Popular votes in this state contest
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alfred E. Smith | Democratic | — | 52.30% | Elected |
| Ogden L. Mills | Republican | — | 43.80% | — |
| Jacob Panken | Socialist | — | 2.87% | — |
| Charles Manierre | Prohibition | — | 0.73% | — |
| Benjamin Gitlow | Workers | — | 0.19% | — |
| Jeremiah D. Crowley | Socialist Labor | — | 0.12% | — |
Re-elected, 52.30%
Sources & further reading
North Dakota — Governor — General
Popular election. Popular votes in this state contest
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arthur G. Sorlie | Republican | — | 81.74% | Elected |
| David M. Holmes | Democratic | — | 15.15% | — |
| Ralph Ingerson | Farmer Labor | — | 3.10% | — |
Re-elected, 81.74%
Sources & further reading
Ohio — Governor — General
Popular election. Popular votes in this state contest
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A. Victor Donahey | Democratic | — | 50.33% | Elected |
| Myers Y. Cooper | Republican | — | 49.13% | — |
| Joseph W. Sharts | Socialist | — | 0.43% | — |
| Walter Freeman | Socialist Labor | — | 0.11% | — |
Re-elected, 50.33%
Sources & further reading
Oklahoma — Governor — General
Popular election. Popular votes in this state contest
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Henry S. Johnston | Democratic | — | 54.90% | Elected |
| Omer K. Benedict | Republican | — | 44.22% | — |
| John Franing | Farmer Labor | — | 0.42% | — |
| E. H. H. Gates | Socialist | — | 0.35% | — |
| Ed Boyle | Independent | — | 0.11% | — |
Term-limited, Democratic victory
Sources & further reading
Oregon — Governor — General
Popular election. Popular votes in this state contest
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Isaac L. Patterson | Republican | — | 53.14% | Elected |
| H. H. Stallard | Independent | — | 5.49% | — |
Defeated, 41.37%
Sources & further reading
Pennsylvania — Governor — General
Popular election. Popular votes in this state contest
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John S. Fisher | Republican | — | 73.34% | Elected |
| Eugene C. Bonniwell | Democratic | — | 24.29% | — |
| George L. Pennock | Prohibition | — | 1.30% | — |
| John W. Slayton | Socialist | — | 0.78% | — |
| H. W. Hicks | Workers | — | 0.22% | — |
| Julian P. Hickok | Commonwealth Land | — | 0.06% | — |
Term-limited, Republican victory
Sources & further reading
Rhode Island — Governor — General
Popular election. Popular votes in this state contest
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aram J. Pothier | Republican | — | 53.90% | Elected |
| Joseph H. Gainer | Democratic | — | 45.66% | — |
| Peter McDermott | Socialist Labor | — | 0.45% | — |
Re-elected, 53.90%
Sources & further reading
South Carolina — Governor — General
Popular election. Popular votes in this state contest
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Gardiner Richards | Democratic | — | 100.00% | Elected |
Term-limited, Democratic victory
Sources & further reading
South Dakota — Governor — General
Popular election. Popular votes in this state contest
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| William J. Bulow | Democratic | — | 47.38% | Elected |
| Tom Ayres | Farmer Labor | — | 6.51% | — |
| John E. Hipple | Independent | — | 5.79% | — |
Defeated, 40.32%
Sources & further reading
Tennessee — Governor — General
Popular election. Popular votes in this state contest
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Austin Peay | Democratic | — | 64.69% | Elected |
| Watler White | Republican | — | 35.20% | — |
| P. W. Williams | Independent | — | 0.12% | — |
Re-elected, 64.69%
Sources & further reading
Texas — Governor — General
Popular election. Popular votes in this state contest
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daniel Moody | Democratic | — | 86.75% | Elected |
| H. H. Haines | Republican | — | 12.96% | — |
| M. A. Smith | Socialist | — | 0.29% | — |
Defeated in Democratic primary, Democratic victory
Sources & further reading
Vermont — Governor — General
Popular election. Popular votes in this state contest
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Eliakim Weeks | Republican | — | 60.85% | Elected |
| Herbert C. Comings | Democratic | — | 39.13% | — |
Retired, Republican victory
Sources & further reading
Wisconsin — Governor — General
Popular election. Popular votes in this state contest
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fred R. Zimmerman | Republican | — | 63.47% | Elected |
| Charles B. Perry | Independent | — | 13.84% | — |
| Virgil H. Cady | Democratic | — | 13.14% | — |
| Herman O. Kent | Socialist | — | 7.29% | — |
| David W. Emerson | Prohibition | — | 1.33% | — |
| Alex Gordon | Socialist Labor | — | 0.83% | — |
Retired to run for U.S. Senate, Republican victory
Sources & further reading
Wyoming — Governor — General
Popular election. Popular votes in this state contest
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frank C. Emerson | Republican | — | 50.90% | Elected |
| William B. Guthrie | Radical | — | 0.15% | — |
Defeated, 48.95%
Sources & further reading
Results: final · partial coverage · Separate state governor races
This entry covers governor elections held in the midterm year, including available special contests, not off-year elections or every sitting governor. Candidate-specific ideology is used where sourced; election-era party ideology is the fallback. Historical indirect selections and unavailable counts are identified separately. Source summaries may omit minor candidates; blank values do not mean zero votes.