1914 Oklahoma gubernatorial election

The Oklahoma gubernatorial election of 1914 was held on November 3, 1914, and was a race for the Governor of Oklahoma. Democrat Robert L. Williams defeated Republican John Fields and Socialist Fred W. Holt. Also on the ballot were Independents Amos L. Wilson and T. J. Wood as well as Progressive Party nominee John P. Hickman. The Prohibition Party also had ballot access but did not run a candidate for governor.[1]

1914 Oklahoma gubernatorial election

November 3, 1914

Nominee Robert L. Williams John Fields Fred W. Holt Party Democratic Republican Socialist Popular vote 100,597 95,904 52,703 Percentage 39.6% 37.8% 20.7%

Results by county Williams:      30-39%      40-49%      50-59% Fields:      30-39%      40-49%      50-59%      60-69% Holt:      30-39%

Governor before election Lee Cruce Democratic Elected Governor Robert L. Williams Democratic

Democratic primary

Oklahoma Supreme Court chief justice Robert L. Williams stepped down from that post to run for governor, defeating five other candidates including James B. A. Robertson who would succeed him four years later.

Primary Results

Democratic primary results[2]

Party		Candidate	Votes	%
	Democratic	R. L. Williams	33,605	27.1
	Democratic	J. B. A. Robertson	33,504	25.5
	Democratic	Al J. Jennings	21,732	16.5
	Democratic	Robert Dunlap	16,094	12.2
	Democratic	Charles West	14,642	11.1
	Democratic	F. E. Herting	10,164	7.7
Total votes			131,291	100.00

Results

1914 gubernatorial election, Oklahoma

Party		Candidate	Votes	%	±%
	Democratic	R. L. Williams	100,597	39.6
	Republican	John Fields	95,904	37.8
	Socialist	Fred W. Holt	52,703	20.7
	Progressive	John P. Hickman	4,189	1.6
	Independent	Amos L. Wilson	206	1.6
	Independent	T. J. Wood	88	0.0
Majority
Turnout
	Democratic hold		Swing

References

1. https://www.ok.gov/elections/documents/1914-1916_RESULTS.pdf
2. https://www.ok.gov/elections/documents/1914-1916_RESULTS.pdf