1954 Oklahoma gubernatorial election

Election for the governorship of the U.S. state of Oklahoma

1954 Oklahoma gubernatorial election

← 1950 November 2, 1954 1958 →
 
Nominee Raymond Gary Reuben K. Sparks
Party Democratic Republican
Popular vote 357,386 251,808
Percentage 58.6% 41.3%

County results
Gary:      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%      80–90%      >90%
Sparks:      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%

Governor before election

Johnston Murray
Democratic

Elected Governor

Raymond D. Gary
Democratic

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The 1954 Oklahoma gubernatorial election was held on November 2, 1954, and was a race for Governor of Oklahoma. Democrat Raymond Gary defeated Republican Reuben K. Sparks.[1]

Results

1954 Oklahoma gubernatorial election
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Democratic Raymond Gary 357,386 58.6% +7.5%
Republican Reuben K. Sparks 251,808 41.3% -7.3%
Majority 105,578 17.3%
Turnout
Democratic hold Swing +7.5%

References

  1. ^ "1952-1956 results" (PDF). Oklahoma State Election Board. p. 26.
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