1924 Missouri lieutenant gubernatorial election
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The 1924 Missouri lieutenant gubernatorial election was held on November 4, 1924. Republican nominee Philip Allen Bennett defeated Democratic nominee Carter M. Buford with 51.46% of the vote.
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November 4, 1924
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Primary elections
Primary elections were held on August 5, 1924.[1]
Democratic primary
Candidates
- Carter M. Buford, former State Senator
- Robert Lee Hains
- Everard G. Hancock
- Sam J. Coy
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Carter M. Buford | 132,064 | 39.88 | |
| Democratic | Robert Lee Hains | 109,541 | 33.08 | |
| Democratic | Everard G. Hancock | 52,501 | 15.85 | |
| Democratic | Sam J. Coy | 37,078 | 11.20 | |
| Total votes | 331,184 | 100.00 | ||
Republican primary
Candidates
- Philip Allen Bennett, former State Senator
- Leslie J. Lyons
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Philip Allen Bennett | 170,199 | 61.70 | |
| Republican | Leslie J. Lyons | 105,643 | 38.30 | |
| Total votes | 275,842 | 100.00 | ||
General election
Candidates
Major party candidates
- Philip Allen Bennett, Republican
- Carter M. Buford, Democratic
Other candidates
- William Ungerer, Socialist Labor
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Philip Allen Bennett | 651,857 | 51.46% | ||
| Democratic | Carter M. Buford | 613,988 | 48.47% | ||
| Socialist Labor | William Ungerer | 885 | 0.07% | ||
| Majority | 37,869 | ||||
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| Republican hold | Swing | ||||