1936 Ohio gubernatorial election

The 1936 Ohio gubernatorial election was held on November 3, 1936. Incumbent Democrat Martin L. Davey defeated Republican nominee John W. Bricker with 52.02% of the vote.

1936 Ohio gubernatorial election

← 1934November 3, 19361938 →
 
NomineeMartin L. DaveyJohn W. Bricker
PartyDemocraticRepublican
Popular vote1,539,4611,412,773
Percentage52.02%47.74%

County results

Davey:      50–60%      60–70%

Bricker:      50–60%      60–70%

Governor before election

Martin L. Davey
Democratic

Elected Governor

Martin L. Davey
Democratic

General election

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Candidates

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Major party candidates

  • Martin L. Davey, Democratic
  • John W. Bricker, Republican

Other candidates

  • Andrew R. Onda, Communist

Results

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1936 Ohio gubernatorial election[1]
PartyCandidateVotes%±%
DemocraticMartin L. Davey (incumbent) 1,539,461 52.02%
RepublicanJohn W. Bricker1,412,77347.74%
CommunistAndrew R. Onda7,3720.25%
Majority126,688
Turnout
Democratic holdSwing

References

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  1. ^ Kalb, Deborah (December 24, 2015). Guide to U.S. elections. ISBN 9781483380353. Retrieved May 10, 2020.