1925 Virginia gubernatorial election

For related races, see 1925 United States gubernatorial elections.

The 1925 Virginia gubernatorial election was held on November 3, 1925, to elect the governor of Virginia.

1925 Virginia gubernatorial election

← 1921 November 3, 1925 1929 →

Nominee Harry F. Byrd Samuel H. Hoge Party Democratic Republican Popular vote 107,378 37,592 Percentage 74.1% 25.9%

County and independent city results Byrd:      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%      80–90%      >90% Hoge:      50–60%

Governor before election E. Lee Trinkle Democratic Elected Governor Harry F. Byrd Democratic

Incumbent Governor Elbert Lee Trinkle, Democrat was ineligible to run for re-election due to term limits.

The Democratic Nominee, State Senator Harry F. Byrd defeated the Republican Nominee, former State Delegate Samuel H. Hoge.

Democratic primary

Candidates

• Harry F. Byrd, State Senator
• G. Walter Mapp, State Senator

Results

1925 Virginia Gubernatorial Election Democratic Primary^[1]

Candidate	Votes	Percentage
Harry F. Byrd	107,317	61.4%
G. Walter Mapp	67,573	38.6%
Total	174,896	100%

General Election

Candidates

• Harry F. Byrd, State Senator (D)
• Samuel H. Hoge, Former State Delegate (R)

1925 Virginia Gubernatorial Election^[2]

Party		Candidate	Votes	Percentage
	Democratic	Harry F. Byrd	107,378	74.1%
	Republican	Samuel H. Hoge	37,592	25.9%
Total			144,970	100%