1938 Ohio gubernatorial election

1938 Ohio gubernatorial election

November 8, 1938

Nominee John W. Bricker Charles W. Sawyer Party Republican Democratic Popular vote 1,265,548 1,147,323 Percentage 52.45% 47.55%

County results Bricker:      50-60%      60-70%      70-80% Sawyer:      50–60%      60–70%

Governor before election Martin L. Davey Democratic Elected Governor John W. Bricker Republican

The 1938 Ohio gubernatorial election was held on November 8, 1938. Republican nominee John W. Bricker defeated Democratic nominee Charles W. Sawyer with 52.45% of the vote.

General election

Candidates

• John W. Bricker, Republican
• Charles W. Sawyer, Democratic

Results

1938 Ohio gubernatorial election

Party		Candidate	Votes	%	±%
	Republican	John W. Bricker	1,265,548	52.45%
	Democratic	Charles W. Sawyer	1,147,323	47.55%
Majority			118,225
Turnout
	Republican gain from Democratic		Swing