1922 Arizona gubernatorial election

The 1922 Arizona gubernatorial election took place on November 7, 1922. George W. P. Hunt was Arizona's first governor, after retiring in 1919 he served as Ambassador to Siam during the tail end of the Wilson administration. After being dismissed by Harding, Hunt returned to Arizona and decided to contest his old seat. Both Hunt and Campbell faced off in 1916, the closest gubernatorial in Arizona history. This election was the highest percentage of votes Hunt ever got in his 7 gubernatorial races.

1922 Arizona gubernatorial election

November 7, 1922

Nominee George W. P. Hunt Thomas E. Campbell Party Democratic Republican Popular vote 37,310 30,599 Percentage 54.94% 45.06%

Governor before election Thomas E. Campbell Republican Elected Governor George W. P. Hunt Democratic

Governor W. P. Hunt was sworn in for a fourth term as governor on January 1, 1923.

Democratic primary

Candidates

• George W. P. Hunt, former governor, ambassador to Siam
• Charles B. Ward, former Colorado attorney and state senator[1]

Results

Democratic primary results [2]

Party		Candidate	Votes	%
	Democratic	George W. P. Hunt	21,243	54.98
	Democratic	Charles B. Ward	17,396	45.02
Total votes			38,639	100.00

Republican primary

Candidates

• Thomas E. Campbell, incumbent governor

Results

Republican primary results [3]

Party		Candidate	Votes	%
	Republican	Thomas E. Campbell	10,050	100.00
Total votes			10,050	100.00

General election

Arizona gubernatorial election, 1922 [4][5][6]

Party		Candidate	Votes	%	±%
	Democratic	George W. P. Hunt	37,310	54.94%	+9.09%
	Republican	Thomas E. Campbell	30,599	45.06%	-9.09%
Majority			67,909	9.88%	+1.59%
Turnout
	Democratic gain from Republican		Swing

References

1. Goff 1973, p. 280.
2. Goff 1973, p. 141.
3. Goff 1973, p. 142.
4. http://www.ourcampaigns.com/RaceDetail.html?RaceID=123355
5. Dubin 2013, p. 9.
6. Goff 1973, p. 144.

Bibliography

• Goff, John S. (1973). "George The Fourth and Bibliographical and Biographical Notes". George W. P. Hunt and his Arizona. Phoenix: Socio-Technical Publications. pp. 141–144, 280.
• Dubin, Michael J. (2013). "Annual Summary". United States Gubernatorial Elections, 1912-1931: The Official Results by State and County. McFarland. p. 304.