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The 1924 Delaware gubernatorial election was held on November 4, 1924. Republican Governor William D. Denney declined to seek re-election, and the Republican state convention unanimously named banker Robert P. Robinson as its nominee;[1] Robinson emerged as a compromise selection.[2]
On the Democratic side, several candidates announced their candidacies prior to the convention[3] and a difficult, protracted fight for the nomination developed. Joseph Bancroft, a prominent industrialist, and Josiah Marvel, emerged as the frontrunners.[4] Bancroft won the nomination at the convention after nine ballots; an effort was made to nominate him by acclamation, but Marvel's supporters objected.[5]
In the general election, Robinson defeated Bancroft by a wide margin, winning 59% of the vote to Bancroft's 40%. Robinson's landslide victory occurred as President Calvin Coolidge was overwhelmingly winning the state over his opponents, Democrat John W. Davis and Progressive Robert M. La Follette.
General election
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Robert P. Robinson | 52,236 | 58.73% | +3.23% | |
| Democratic | Joseph Bancroft | 35,640 | 40.07% | -3.33% | |
| Progressive | Kenneth A. Horner | 641 | 0.72% | — | |
| Forward Party | Frank A. Houck | 422 | 0.47% | — | |
| Majority | 16,596 | 18.66% | +6.98% | ||
| Turnout | 94,047 | 100.00% | |||
| Republican hold | |||||
References
- ^ "Republicans Name Ticket by Acclamation; Cruse Not Wanted for Killing in This City". Evening Journal. Wilmington, Del. August 27, 1924. p. 1. Retrieved June 19, 2021.
- ^ "A Good Ticket for Loyal Republicans". Morning News. Wilmington, Del. August 28, 1924. p. 4. Retrieved June 19, 2021.
- ^ "Dr. Jeryl and Mr. Hyde Show up in Politics". News Journal. Wilmington, Del. August 25, 1924. p. 2. Retrieved June 19, 2021.
- ^ "Democrats in Hot Tilt at Primary". Morning News. Wilmington, Del. September 5, 1924. p. 1. Retrieved June 19, 2021.
- ^ "Bancroft is Named for Governor; Klan Name Stricken Out". Morning News. Wilmington, Del. September 10, 1924. p. 1. Retrieved June 19, 2021.
- ^ 1925 House Journal, p. 68-69
Bibliography
- Delaware House Journal, 100th General Assembly, 1st Reg. Sess. (1925).