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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
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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
- ^ "1946-1950 results" (PDF). Oklahoma State Election Board. p. 43.