Virginia gubernatorial election, 1949
Virginia gubernatorial election, 1949
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In the 1949 Virginia gubernatorial election, incumbent Governor William M. Tuck, a Democrat, was unable to seek re-election due to term limits. Virginia State Senator John S. Battle was nominated by the Democratic Party to run against Republican Walter Johnson.
Candidates
Results
Virginia gubernatorial election, 1949[1] |
Party |
Candidate |
Votes |
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±% |
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Democratic |
John S. Battle |
184,772 |
70.43% |
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Republican |
Walter Johnson |
71,991 |
27.44% |
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Social Democratic |
Clarke T. Robb |
5,569 |
2.12% |
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Majority |
112,781 |
42.99% |
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Turnout |
262,332 |
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Democratic hold |
Swing |
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References