1946 Oklahoma gubernatorial election

1946 Oklahoma gubernatorial election

November 5, 1946

Nominee Roy J. Turner Olney F. Flynn Party Democratic Republican Popular vote 259,491 227,426 Percentage 52.4% 45.9%

County results Turner:      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%      80–90% Flynn:      40–50%      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%

Governor before election Robert S. Kerr Democratic Elected Governor Roy J. Turner Democratic

The 1946 Oklahoma gubernatorial election was held on November 5, 1946, and was a race for Governor of Oklahoma. Democrat Roy J. Turner defeated Republican Olney F. Flynn and three Independents, Mickey Harrell, R. M. Funk, and Bruno Miller. Dixie Gilmer unsuccessfully sought the Democratic nomination.

Results

1946 Oklahoma gubernatorial election

Party		Candidate	Votes	%	±%
	Democratic	Roy J. Turner	259,491	52.4%	+0.6%
	Republican	Olney F. Flynn	227,426	45.9%	−1.7%
	Independent	Mickey Harrell	7,181	1.4%	N/A
	Independent	R. M. Funk	257	0.0%	N/A
	Independent	Bruno Miller	244	0.0%	N/A
Majority
Turnout
	Democratic hold		Swing	+0.6%