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The 1920 Delaware gubernatorial election was held on November 2, 1920. Incumbent Republican Governor John G. Townsend Jr. declined to seek re-election. At the Republican convention, former State Representative William D. Denney, the frontrunner for the nomination,[1] received the Party's endorsement for Governor without difficulty[2]—though some opposition to his candidacy arose before the convention.[3]
The Democratic contest was more lively, with several prospective candidates in the mix. Attorney Andrew J. Lynch received the endorsement of the Sussex County delegation over Willard F. Deputy,[4] a lumber merchant.[5] At the convention, Lynch was nominated unanimously.[6]
In the general election, Denney ended up defeating Lynch by a wide margin, largely mirroring the margin in the presidential election, winning 56% of the vote to Lynch's 43%.
- ^ "Republicans Get Ready to Name Ticket". Evening Journal. Wilmington, Del. August 21, 1920. p. 1. Retrieved June 19, 2021.
- ^ "Col. William D. Denney Named for Governor". Evening Journal. Wilmington, Del. August 24, 1920. p. 1. Retrieved June 19, 2021.
- ^ "Kent Opposition to Col. Denney for Governor". News Journal. Wilmington, Del. August 18, 1920. p. 1. Retrieved June 19, 2021.
- ^ "Andrew J. Lynch Named as Choice of Sussex for Nomination for Governor". News Journal. Wilmington, Del. September 14, 1920. p. 1. Retrieved June 19, 2021.
- ^ "Willard F. Deputy for Governorship". News Journal. Wilmington, Del. February 7, 1920. p. 1. Retrieved June 19, 2021.
- ^ "Andrew J. Lynch Named by Democrats of Delaware as Nominee for Governor". News Journal. Wilmington, Del. September 15, 1920. p. 1. Retrieved June 19, 2021.