1974 Florida gubernatorial election
County results
Askew: 50–60% 60–70% 70–80%
Thomas: 50–60% 60–70% 70–80%
The 1974 Florida gubernatorial election took place on November 5, 1974. Incumbent Democratic Governor Reubin Askew won re-election to a second term.
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.
13.4% of the voting age population participated in the Democratic primary.[ 1]
Candidates
Results
J. H. Williams became Askew's running mate for second term.
Republican primary
Candidate
Results
General election
Results
Williams, as he ran on the joint ticket, replaced Adams as Lieutenant Governor.
References
^ Steed, Moreland & Baker 1980 , p. 26.^ a b c d 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 . ^ "FL Governor, 1974 - D Primary" . Our Campaigns. Retrieved November 13, 2022 .^ Florida Handbook 2013-2014 2014 , p. 344.^ Florida Handbook 2013-2014 2014 , p. 346.^ "FL Governor, 1974" . OurCampaigns. Retrieved November 13, 2022 .^ Florida Handbook 2013-2014 2014 , p. 340.
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