1920 Florida gubernatorial election

The 1920 Florida gubernatorial election was held on November 2, 1920. Democratic nominee Cary A. Hardee defeated Republican nominee George E. Gay with 77.94% of the vote.

1920 Florida gubernatorial election

November 2, 1920

Nominee Cary A. Hardee George E. Gay Party Democratic Republican Popular vote 103,407 23,788 Percentage 77.94% 17.93%

Governor before election Sidney Johnston Catts Prohibition Elected Governor Cary A. Hardee Democratic

Primary elections

Primary elections were held on June 8, 1920.[1]

Candidates

• Cary A. Hardee, former Speaker of the Florida House of Representatives
• Van C. Swearingen, Florida Attorney General
• Lincoln Hulley

Results

Democratic primary results[1]

Party		Candidate	Votes	%
	Democratic	Cary A. Hardee	52,591	59.48
	Democratic	Van C. Swearingen	30,240	34.20
	Democratic	Lincoln Hulley	5,591	6.32
Total votes			88,422	100.00

General election

Candidates

Major party candidates

• Cary A. Hardee, Democratic
• George E. Gay, Republican

Other candidates

• F.C. Whitaker, Socialist
• W.L. VanDuzer, Independent

Results

1920 Florida gubernatorial election[2]

Party		Candidate	Votes	%	±%
	Democratic	Cary A. Hardee	103,407	77.94%
	Republican	George E. Gay	23,788	17.93%
	Socialist	F.C. Whitaker	2,823	2.13%
	Independent	W.L. VanDuzer	2,654	2.00%
Majority			79,619	60.01
Turnout			132,672
	Democratic hold		Swing

References

1. The Florida Handbook. 1987. ISBN 9780961600006. Retrieved 2020-06-01.
2. McGovern, Bernie. Florida Almanac 2007-2008. ISBN 9781455604418. Retrieved 2020-06-01.