The 1926 Ohio gubernatorial election was held on November 2, 1926. Incumbent
Democrat
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A. Victor Donahey defeated
Republican nominee
Myers Y. Cooper
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with 50.33% of the vote.
General election
Candidates
Major party candidates
*A. Victor Donahey, Democratic
*Myers Y. Cooper, Republican
Other candidates
*Joseph Sharts, Socialist
*Walter Freeman, Socialist Labor
Results
References
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1926
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Ohio
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November 1926 in the United States