1934 California lieutenant gubernatorial election

1934 California lieutenant gubernatorial election
November 6, 1934
 
Nominee George J. Hatfield Sheridan Downey
Party Republican Democratic
Popular vote 1,220,515 1,002,832
Percentage 54.25% 44.58%
County results
Hatfield:      40–50%      50–60      60–70%      80–90%
Downey:      50–60%
Lieutenant Governor before election

Frank Merriam
Republican

 Elected Lieutenant Governor

George J. Hatfield
Republican

The 1934 California lieutenant gubernatorial election was held on November 6, 1934. Republican U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of California George J. Hatfield defeated Democratic attorney Sheridan Downey with 54.25% of the vote.[1]

General election

Candidates

  • George J. Hatfield, Republican
  • Sheridan Downey, Democratic
  • Jesse W. Southwick, Socialist
  • Pettis Perry, Communist

Results

1934 California lieutenant gubernatorial election[2]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Republican George J. Hatfield 1,220,515 54.25%
Democratic Sheridan Downey 1,002,832 44.58%
Socialist Jesse W. Southwick 15,741 0.70%
Communist Pettis Perry 10,528 0.47%
Scattering 78 0.00%
Majority 2,249,694
Turnout
Republican hold Swing

References

  1. ↑ "November 6, 1934". joincalifornia.com. Retrieved August 30, 2024.
  2. ↑ Compiled by Frank C. Jordan, Secretary of State. State of California. Statement of Vote. General Election November 6, 1934. p. 6.
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