Virginia gubernatorial election, 1945

Virginia gubernatorial election, 1945
Virginia
November 6, 1945

 
Nominee William M. Tuck S. Lloyd Landreth
Party Democratic Republican
Popular vote 112,355 52,386
Percentage 66.58% 31.04%

Governor before election

Colgate Darden
Democratic

Elected Governor

William M. Tuck
Democratic

In the 1945 Virginia gubernatorial election, incumbent Governor Colgate Darden, a Democrat, was unable to seek re-election due to term limits. Lieutenant Governor William M. Tuck was nominated by the Democratic Party to run against Republican S. Lloyd Landreth.

Candidates

Results

Virginia gubernatorial election, 1945[1]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Democratic William M. Tuck 112,355 66.58% -14.00%
Republican S. Lloyd Landreth 52,386 31.04% +13.16%
Independent Howard Carwile 4,023 2.38%
Majority 59,969 35.53%
Turnout 168,764
Democratic hold Swing

References


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