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The 1920 South Carolina gubernatorial election was held on November 2, 1920 to select the governor of the state of South Carolina. Governor Robert Archer Cooper faced no opposition in the Democratic primary nor the general election to win a second two-year term as governor.

Democratic primary

Governor Robert Archer Cooper faced no opposition from South Carolina Democrats and avoided a primary election.

General election

The general election was held on November 2, 1920 and Robert Archer Cooper was reelected governor of South Carolina without opposition. Turnout increased over the previous gubernatorial election because there was also a presidential election on the ballot.

South Carolina Gubernatorial Election, 1920
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Democratic Robert Archer Cooper (incumbent) 58,050 100.0 0.0
Majority 58,050 100.0 0.0
Turnout 58,050
Democratic hold
  65+% won by Cooper

See also

References

  • "Report of the Secretary of State to the General Assembly of South Carolina. Part II." Reports of State Officers Boards and Committees to the General Assembly of the State of South Carolina. Volume I. Columbia, South Carolina: 1921, p. 61.

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Preceded by
1918
South Carolina gubernatorial elections Succeeded by
1922