1950 Oklahoma gubernatorial election
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![]() County results Murray: 40–50% 50–60% 60–70% 70–80% 80–90% Ferguson: 50–60% 60–70% | |||||||||||||||||
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The 1950 Oklahoma gubernatorial election was held on November 7, 1950, and was a race for Governor of Oklahoma. Democrat Johnston Murray defeated Republican Jo O. Ferguson.[1] Phil Ferguson unsuccessfully sought the Democratic nomination.
Results
[edit]Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
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Democratic | Johnston Murray | 329,308 | 51.1% | −1.3% | |
Republican | Jo O. Ferguson | 313,205 | 48.6% | +2.7% | |
Independent | Mickey Harrell | 1,763 | 0.2% | −1.2% | |
Majority | 16,103 | 2.5% | |||
Turnout | |||||
Democratic hold | Swing | -1.3% |
References
[edit]- ^ "1946-1950 results" (PDF). Oklahoma State Election Board. p. 43.