The 1926 Oklahoma gubernatorial election was held on November 2, 1926, and was a race for Governor of Oklahoma. Democrat Henry S. Johnston defeated Republican Omer K. Benedict. Also on the ballot were John Franing of the Farmer–Labor Party, E. H. H. Gates of the Socialist Party, and Independent Ed Boyle.^[1]

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1926 Oklahoma gubernatorial election

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Nominee Henry S. Johnston Omer K. Benedict Party Democratic Republican Popular vote 213,167 170,714 Percentage 55.0% 44.0%

County results Johnston:      40–50%      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%      80–90% Benedict:      40–50%      50–60%      60–70%

Governor before election Martin E. Trapp Democratic Elected Governor Henry S. Johnston Democratic

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Ten candidates vied for the Democratic nomination, including former governor James B. A. Robertson and Oklahoma City Mayor O. A. Cargill. Henry S. Johnston, who had been in the Oklahoma Senate since statehood including a term as the first President pro tempore, won the primary with a plurality.

Eight candidates sought the Republican nomination, with Omer K. Benedict winning with less than one-third of the total vote.