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The 1924 Delaware gubernatorial election was held on November 4, 1924. Republican Governor William D. Denney declined to seek re-election, and the Republican state convention unanimously named banker Robert P. Robinson as its nominee;[1] Robinson emerged as a compromise selection.[2]
On the Democratic side, several candidates announced their candidacies prior to the convention[3] and a difficult, protracted fight for the nomination developed. Joseph Bancroft, a prominent industrialist, and Josiah Marvel, emerged as the frontrunners.[4] Bancroft won the nomination at the convention after nine ballots; an effort was made to nominate him by acclamation, but Marvel's supporters objected.[5]
In the general election, Robinson defeated Bancroft by a wide margin, winning 59% of the vote to Bancroft's 40%. Robinson's landslide victory occurred as President Calvin Coolidge was overwhelmingly winning the state over his opponents, Democrat John W. Davis and Progressive Robert M. La Follette.
- ^ "Republicans Name Ticket by Acclamation; Cruse Not Wanted for Killing in This City". Evening Journal. Wilmington, Del. August 27, 1924. p. 1. Retrieved June 19, 2021.
- ^ "A Good Ticket for Loyal Republicans". Morning News. Wilmington, Del. August 28, 1924. p. 4. Retrieved June 19, 2021.
- ^ "Dr. Jeryl and Mr. Hyde Show up in Politics". News Journal. Wilmington, Del. August 25, 1924. p. 2. Retrieved June 19, 2021.
- ^ "Democrats in Hot Tilt at Primary". Morning News. Wilmington, Del. September 5, 1924. p. 1. Retrieved June 19, 2021.
- ^ "Bancroft is Named for Governor; Klan Name Stricken Out". Morning News. Wilmington, Del. September 10, 1924. p. 1. Retrieved June 19, 2021.