1920 Montana gubernatorial election

1920 Montana gubernatorial election

← 1916 November 2, 1920 1924 →
Turnout68.50%[1]
 
Nominee Joseph M. Dixon Burton K. Wheeler
Party Republican Democratic
Popular vote 111,113 74,875
Percentage 59.74% 40.26%

County results
Dixon:      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%      80–90%
Wheeler:      50–60%      60–70%

Governor before election

Sam V. Stewart
Democratic

Elected Governor

Joseph M. Dixon
Republican

The 1920 Montana gubernatorial election took place on November 2, 1920. Incumbent Governor of Montana Sam V. Stewart, who was first elected Governor in 1912 and 1916, declined to run for re-election. To replace him, former United States Senator Joseph M. Dixon won the Republican primary, which was closely contested. In the general election, he faced Burton K. Wheeler, the former United States Attorney for the District of Montana and the Democratic nominee. Ultimately, Dixon defeated Wheeler by a wide margin to win his first and only term as governor.

  1. ^ "Montana Voter Turnout". Montana Secretary of State. Retrieved May 26, 2022.