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1974 Florida gubernatorial election

1974 Florida gubernatorial election

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The 1974 Florida gubernatorial election took place on November 5, 1974. Incumbent Democratic Governor Reubin Askew won re-election to a second term.

For related races, see 1974 United States gubernatorial elections.

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This was just the second time after 1956, and the first that the Governor of Florida was re-elected for the second four-year term. This was also the first time a candidate got over one million votes in a Florida governor election.

Primary elections

Primary elections were held on September 10, 1974.

Democratic primary

Incumbent Reubin O'Donovan Askew faced little opposition in the Democratic Party primary. Despite a challenge from his own Lieutenant Governor Thomas Burton Adams, Jr., Askew, a popular member of the New Southerner political generation, was renominated easily.

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J. H. Williams became Askew's running mate for second term.

Republican primary

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General election

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Williams, as he ran on the joint ticket, replaced Adams as Lieutenant Governor.

References

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    Waldron, Martin (September 11, 1974). "Gov. Askew Sweeps Primary in Florida; Millionaire Wins in G.O.P. Senate Race". New York Times. New York, N.Y. p. 34. Retrieved November 13, 2022.
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    Congressional Quarterly 1998, p. 106.
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    "FL Governor, 1974 - D Primary". Our Campaigns. Retrieved November 13, 2022.
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    Florida Handbook 2013-2014 2014, p. 344.
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    Florida Handbook 2013-2014 2014, p. 346.
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    Congressional Quarterly 1998, p. 47.
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    "FL Governor, 1974". OurCampaigns. Retrieved November 13, 2022.
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    Florida Handbook 2013-2014 2014, p. 340.

Bibliography

  • Congressional Elections, 1946-1996. Washington, D.C.: Congressional Quarterly Inc. 1998. ISBN 1-56802-248-4.
  • Morris, Allen; Perry Morris, Joan (2014). The Florida Handbook 2013-2014 (PDF). Tallahassee, Florida: Florida House of Representatives.
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