1928 Florida gubernatorial election

The 1928 Florida gubernatorial election was held on November 6, 1928. Democratic nominee Doyle E. Carlton defeated Republican nominee W.J. Howey with 60.97% of the vote.

1928 Florida gubernatorial election

November 6, 1928

Nominee Doyle E. Carlton W.J. Howey Party Democratic Republican Popular vote 148,455 95,018 Percentage 60.97% 39.03%

Governor before election John W. Martin Democratic Elected Governor Doyle E. Carlton Democratic

Primary elections

Primary elections were held on June 5, 1928.[1]

Candidates

• Doyle E. Carlton, former State Senator
• Sidney Johnston Catts, former Governor
• Fons A. Hathaway
• John S. Taylor
• J. M. Carson

Results

Democratic primary results[1]

Party		Candidate	Votes	%
	Democratic	Doyle E. Carlton	77,569	30.42
	Democratic	Sidney Johnston Catts	68,984	27.06
	Democratic	Fons A. Hathaway	67,849	26.61
	Democratic	John S. Taylor	37,304	14.63
	Democratic	J. M. Carson	3,271	1.28
Total votes			254,977	100.00

General election

Candidates

• Doyle E. Carlton, Democratic
• W.J. Howey, Republican

Results

1928 Florida gubernatorial election[2]

Party		Candidate	Votes	%	±%
	Democratic	Doyle E. Carlton	148,455	60.97%
	Republican	W.J. Howey	95,018	39.03%
Majority			53,437
Turnout
	Democratic hold		Swing

References

1. The Florida Handbook. 1987. ISBN 9780961600006. Retrieved 2020-05-31.
2. McGovern, Bernie. Florida Almanac 2007-2008. ISBN 9781455604418. Retrieved 2020-05-31.