Gubernatorial elections
United States elections · 1936 · held
State gubernatorial races held in this election 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.
Arizona — Governor — General
Popular election. Popular votes in this state contest
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rawghlie C. Stanford | Democratic | — | 70.68% | Elected |
| Thomas Edward Campbell | Republican | — | 29.11% | — |
| D. J. Lindaman | Socialist | — | 0.21% | — |
Defeated in Democratic primary, Democratic victory
Sources & further reading
Arkansas — Governor — General
Popular election. Popular votes in this state contest
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carl E. Bailey | Democratic | — | 84.89% | Elected |
| Osro Cobb | Republican | — | 14.71% | — |
| J. Russell Butler | Socialist | — | 0.40% | — |
Retired, Democratic victory
Sources & further reading
Colorado — Governor — General
Popular election. Popular votes in this state contest
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Teller Ammons | Democratic | — | 54.57% | Elected |
| Charles McBride Armstrong | Republican | — | 43.65% | — |
| Huston Hugh Marrs | Farmer Labor | — | 1.07% | — |
| Paul S. McCormick | Socialist | — | 0.31% | — |
| James Allander | Communist | — | 0.20% | — |
| Claude C. Buhrman | National Union | — | 0.17% | — |
| Harvey L. Mayfield | Royal Way | — | 0.04% | — |
Retired to run for U.S. Senate, Democratic victory
Sources & further reading
Connecticut — Governor — General
Popular election. Popular votes in this state contest
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wilbur Lucius Cross | Democratic | — | 55.29% | Elected |
| Arthur M. Brown | Republican | — | 41.10% | — |
| Jasper McLevy | Socialist | — | 3.11% | — |
| Joseph Mackay | Socialist Labor | — | 0.32% | — |
| Isadore Wofsy | Communist | — | 0.18% | — |
Re-elected, 55.29%
Sources & further reading
Delaware — Governor — General
Popular election. Popular votes in this state contest
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Richard McMullen | Democratic | — | 51.57% | Elected |
| Harry L. Cannon | Republican | — | 41.60% | — |
| Isaac Dolphus Short | Independent Republican | — | 6.62% | — |
| Fred W. Whiteside | Socialist | — | 0.16% | — |
| John T. Wlodkoski | Communist | — | 0.06% | — |
Term-limited, Democratic victory
Sources & further reading
Florida — Governor — General
Popular election. Popular votes in this state contest
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fred P. Cone | Democratic | — | 80.91% | Elected |
| E. E. Callaway | Republican | — | 19.09% | — |
Term-limited, Democratic victory
Sources & further reading
Georgia — Governor — General
Popular election. Popular votes in this state contest
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eurith D. Rivers | Democratic | — | 99.67% | Elected |
| L. P. Glass | Prohibition | — | 0.33% | — |
Term-limited, Democratic victory
Sources & further reading
Idaho — Governor — General
Popular election. Popular votes in this state contest
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barzilla W. Clark | Democratic | — | 57.19% | Elected |
| Frank L. Stephen | Republican | — | 41.46% | — |
| V. A. Verhei | Union | — | 1.35% | — |
Retired to run for U.S. Senate, Democratic victory
Sources & further reading
Illinois — Governor — General
Popular election. Popular votes in this state contest
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Henry Horner | Democratic | — | 53.13% | Elected |
| Charles W. Brooks | Republican | — | 43.24% | — |
| William Hale Thompson | Union Progressive | — | 3.31% | — |
| John Fisher | Socialist | — | 0.18% | — |
| Harmon W. Reed | Prohibition | — | 0.07% | — |
| O. Alfred Olson | Socialist Labor | — | 0.07% | — |
Re-elected, 53.13%
Sources & further reading
Indiana — Governor — General
Popular election. Popular votes in this state contest
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| M. Clifford Townsend | Democratic | — | 55.36% | Elected |
| Raymond S. Springer | Republican | — | 44.33% | — |
| Marie B. Tomsich | Socialist | — | 0.24% | — |
| Wenzel Stocker | Communist | — | 0.07% | — |
Term-limited, Democratic victory
Sources & further reading
Iowa — Governor — General
Popular election. Popular votes in this state contest
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nelson G. Kraschel | Democratic | — | 48.56% | Elected |
| George A. Wilson | Republican | — | 48.33% | — |
| Wallace M. Short | Farmer Labor | — | 2.91% | — |
| Ted Fitch | Prohibition | — | 0.11% | — |
| J. P. Russell | Socialist | — | 0.09% | — |
Retired to run for U.S. Senate, Democratic victory
Sources & further reading
Kansas — Governor — General
Popular election. Popular votes in this state contest
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Walter A. Huxman | Democratic | — | 51.09% | Elected |
| Will G. West | Republican | — | 48.52% | — |
| George M. Whiteside | Socialist | — | 0.39% | — |
Retired to run for U.S. President, Democratic victory
Sources & further reading
Maine — Governor — General
Popular election. Popular votes in this state contest
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lewis O. Barrows | Republican | — | 56.03% | Elected |
| F. Harold Dubord | Democratic | — | 42.08% | — |
| Benjamin Calvin Bubar Sr. | Independent | — | 1.89% | — |
Retired to run for U.S. Senate, Republican victory
Sources & further reading
Massachusetts — Governor — General
Popular election. Popular votes in this state contest
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charles F. Hurley | Democratic | — | 47.62% | Elected |
| John W. Haigis | Republican | — | 46.08% | — |
| William McMasters | Union | — | 3.76% | — |
| Fred G. Bushold | Townsend Party | — | 1.30% | — |
| Alfred B. Lewis | Socialist | — | 0.52% | — |
| Otis Archer Hood | Communist | — | 0.33% | — |
| Horace I. Hillis | Socialist Labor | — | 0.21% | — |
Retired to run for U.S. Senate, Democratic victory
Sources & further reading
Michigan — Governor — General
Popular election. Popular votes in this state contest
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frank Murphy | Democratic | — | 51.02% | Elected |
| John Monarch | Socialist | — | 0.38% | — |
| Simeon P. Martin | Farmer Labor | — | 0.19% | — |
| Philip Raymond | Communist | — | 0.12% | — |
| Clayton O'Donohue | Socialist Labor | — | 0.03% | — |
| Ray T. Fuller | Commonwealth | — | 0.03% | — |
Defeated, 48.23%
Sources & further reading
Minnesota — Governor — General
Popular election. Popular votes in this state contest
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elmer Austin Benson | Farmer-Labor | — | 60.74% | Elected |
| Martin A. Nelson | Republican | — | 38.55% | — |
| Earl Stewart | Industrial | — | 0.71% | — |
Retired, Farmer-Labor victory
Sources & further reading
Missouri — Governor — General
Popular election. Popular votes in this state contest
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lloyd C. Stark | Democratic | — | 57.06% | Elected |
| Jesse W. Barrett | Republican | — | 42.53% | — |
| Otto C. Botz | Independent | — | 0.23% | — |
| George E. Duemler | Socialist | — | 0.15% | — |
| Frank A. Williams | Communist | — | 0.02% | — |
| William Wesley Cox | Socialist Labor | — | 0.02% | — |
Term-limited, Democratic victory
Sources & further reading
Montana — Governor — General
Popular election. Popular votes in this state contest
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roy E. Ayers | Democratic | — | 50.96% | Elected |
| Frank A. Hazelbaker | Republican | — | 48.10% | — |
| P. J. Cavanaugh | Socialist | — | 0.41% | — |
| Daniel Ryan | Union | — | 0.37% | — |
| Arvo Fredrickson | Communist | — | 0.17% | — |
Defeated in Democratic primary, Democratic victory
Sources & further reading
Nebraska — Governor — General
Popular election. Popular votes in this state contest
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robert Leroy Cochran | Democratic | — | 55.90% | Elected |
| Dwight Griswold | Republican | — | 43.14% | — |
| Peter Mehrens | Independent | — | 0.96% | — |
Re-elected, 55.90%
Sources & further reading
New Hampshire — Governor — General
Popular election. Popular votes in this state contest
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Francis P. Murphy | Republican | — | 56.60% | Elected |
| Amos Blandin | Democratic | — | 42.63% | — |
| Arthur J. Bergeron | Farmer Labor | — | 0.77% | — |
Retired to run for U.S. Senate, Republican victory
Sources & further reading
New Mexico — Governor — General
Popular election. Popular votes in this state contest
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clyde Tingley | Democratic | — | 57.21% | Elected |
| Jaffa Miller | Republican | — | 42.75% | — |
| H. G. Rauert | Farmer Labor | — | 0.04% | — |
Re-elected, 57.21%
Sources & further reading
New York — Governor — General
Popular election. Popular votes in this state contest
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Herbert H. Lehman | Democratic | — | 53.45% | Elected |
| William F. Bleakley | Republican | — | 44.09% | — |
| Harry W. Laidler | Socialist | — | 1.73% | — |
| Robert Minor | Communist | — | 0.73% | — |
Re-elected, 53.45%
Sources & further reading
North Carolina — Governor — General
Popular election. Popular votes in this state contest
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clyde R. Hoey | Democratic | — | 66.69% | Elected |
| Gilliam Grissom | Republican | — | 33.32% | — |
Term-limited, Democratic victory
Sources & further reading
North Dakota — Governor — General
Popular election. Popular votes in this state contest
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| William Langer | Non-Partisan League | — | 35.80% | Elected |
| John Moses | Democratic | — | 29.27% | — |
| Pat J. Barrett | Communist | — | 0.12% | — |
| L. J. Weh | Progressive | — | 0.11% | — |
Defeated, 34.70%
Sources & further reading
Ohio — Governor — General
Popular election. Popular votes in this state contest
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Martin L. Davey | Democratic | — | 52.02% | Elected |
| John W. Bricker | Republican | — | 47.74% | — |
| Andrew R. Onda | Communist | — | 0.25% | — |
Re-elected, 52.02%
Sources & further reading
Rhode Island — Governor — General
Popular election. Popular votes in this state contest
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robert E. Quinn | Democratic | — | 53.66% | Elected |
| Charles P. Sisson | Republican | — | 45.85% | — |
| Charles F. Bishop | Socialist Labor | — | 0.33% | — |
| James P. Reid | Communist | — | 0.16% | — |
Retired to run for U.S. Senate, Democratic victory
Sources & further reading
South Dakota — Governor — General
Popular election. Popular votes in this state contest
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leslie Jensen | Republican | — | 51.60% | Elected |
Defeated, 48.40%
Sources & further reading
Tennessee — Governor — General
Popular election. Popular votes in this state contest
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gordon Browning | Democratic | — | 80.38% | Elected |
| Pat H. Thach | Republican | — | 18.71% | — |
| Kate Bradford Stockton | Independent | — | 0.92% | — |
Retired, Democratic victory
Sources & further reading
Texas — Governor — General
Popular election. Popular votes in this state contest
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James V. Allred | Democratic | — | 92.87% | Elected |
| C. O. Harris | Republican | — | 6.99% | — |
| Carl Brannin | Socialist | — | 0.11% | — |
| Homer Brooks | Communist | — | 0.03% | — |
Re-elected, 92.87%
Sources & further reading
Utah — Governor — General
Popular election. Popular votes in this state contest
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Henry H. Blood | Democratic | — | 64.59% | Elected |
| Ray E. Dillman | Republican | — | 35.41% | — |
Re-elected, 64.59%
Sources & further reading
Vermont — Governor — General
Popular election. Popular votes in this state contest
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| George Aiken | Republican | — | 60.89% | Elected |
| Alfred Harris Heininger | Democratic | — | 38.76% | — |
| Fred Gardner | Communist | — | 0.34% | — |
Retired, Republican victory
Sources & further reading
Washington — Governor — General
Popular election. Popular votes in this state contest
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clarence D. Martin | Democratic | — | 69.36% | Elected |
| Roland H. Hartley | Republican | — | 28.12% | — |
| Ove M. Nelson | Union | — | 0.94% | — |
| John F. McKay | Socialist | — | 0.63% | — |
| William Morley Bouck | Farmer Labor | — | 0.30% | — |
| Malcolm M. Moore | Christian | — | 0.29% | — |
| Harold P. Brockway | Communist | — | 0.29% | — |
Re-elected, 69.36%
Sources & further reading
West Virginia — Governor — General
Popular election. Popular votes in this state contest
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Homer A. Holt | Democratic | — | 59.16% | Elected |
| Summers H. Sharp | Republican | — | 40.84% | — |
Term-limited, Democratic victory
Sources & further reading
Wisconsin — Governor — General
Popular election. Popular votes in this state contest
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Philip La Follette | Progressive | — | 46.38% | Elected |
| Alexander Wiley | Republican | — | 29.42% | — |
| Arthur W. Lueck | Democratic | — | 21.71% | — |
| Joseph F. Walsh | Union | — | 2.26% | — |
| Joseph Ehrhardt | Socialist Labor | — | 0.14% | — |
| August F. Fehlandt | Prohibition | — | 0.08% | — |
Re-elected, 46.38%
Sources & further reading
Results: final · partial coverage · Separate state governor races
This entry covers governor elections held in the election 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.