1924 Delaware gubernatorial election

For related races, see 1924 United States gubernatorial elections.

1924 Delaware gubernatorial election

November 4, 1924

Nominee Robert P. Robinson Joseph Bancroft Party Republican Democratic Popular vote 52,236 35,640 Percentage 58.73% 40.07%

County results Robinson:      50–60%      60–70% Bancroft:      50–60%

Governor before election William D. Denney Republican Elected Governor Robert P. Robinson Republican

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.

General election

1924 Delaware gubernatorial election[6]

Party		Candidate	Votes	%	±%
	Republican	Robert P. Robinson	52,236	58.73%	+3.23%
	Democratic	Joseph Bancroft	35,640	40.07%	−3.33%
	Progressive Party (United States, 1924–34)	Kenneth A. Horner	641	0.72%	—
	Forward Party	Frank A. Houck	422	0.47%	—
Majority			16,596	18.66%	+6.98%
Turnout			94,047	100.00%
	Republican hold

References

1. "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.
2. "A Good Ticket for Loyal Republicans". Morning News. Wilmington, Del. August 28, 1924. p. 4. Retrieved June 19, 2021.
3. "Dr. Jeryl and Mr. Hyde Show up in Politics". News Journal. Wilmington, Del. August 25, 1924. p. 2. Retrieved June 19, 2021.
4. "Democrats in Hot Tilt at Primary". Morning News. Wilmington, Del. September 5, 1924. p. 1. Retrieved June 19, 2021.
5. "Bancroft is Named for Governor; Klan Name Stricken Out". Morning News. Wilmington, Del. September 10, 1924. p. 1. Retrieved June 19, 2021.
6. 1925 House Journal, p. 68-69

Bibliography

• Delaware House Journal, 100th General Assembly, 1st Reg. Sess. (1925).