The 1925 Virginia gubernatorial election was held on November 3, 1925, to elect the governor of Virginia.
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 S. Harris Hoge.
Democratic primary
Candidates
Harry F. Byrd, State Senator G. Walter Mapp, State Senator
Results + 1925 Virginia Gubernatorial Election Democratic Primary 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) S. Harris Hoge, Former State Delegate (R) + 1925 Virginia Gubernatorial Election Party Candidate Votes Percentage Democratic Harry F. Byrd 107,378 74.1% Republican S. Harris Hoge37,592 25.9% Total144,970100%
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