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A qaghan of the Western Turkic Khaganate is assassinated in a Chinese palace by Eastern Turkic rivals after the approval of Tang emperor Gaozu

The Western Turkic Khaganate (Chinese: 西突厥; pinyin: Xī Tūjué) or Onoq Khaganate (Old Turkic: 𐰆𐰣:𐰸:𐰉𐰆𐰑𐰣, romanized: On oq budun, lit. 'Ten arrow people') was a Turkic khaganate in Eurasia, which formed as a result of the wars during the beginning of the 7th century (593–603) after the First Turkic Khaganate, which was founded in the 6th century on the Mongolian Plateau by the Ashina clan, split into a western and eastern khaganate.

Great Raid of 1322

The Great Raid of 1322 was a major raid carried out by Robert the Bruce, during the First Scottish War of Independence, on Northern England between 30 September and 2 November 1322, resulting in the Battle of Old Byland. Numerous raids began by attacking the area around Carlisle, Holm Cultram Abbey and Northumberland, then eventually crossed over into North Yorkshire, resulting in property being burned and destroyed, valuables from the wealthy and abbeys being stolen, and some residents and livestock being captured and taken back to Scotland.

Battle of Nonnebjerg

The Battle of Nonnebjerg (Danish: Slaget ved Nonnebjerget), also known as the Battle of Skanderborg (Danish: Slaget ved Skanderborg) and the Battle of Marbjerg (Danish: Slaget ved Marbjerg), was a battle near Skanderborg Castle on 2 November 1340 between Holsteinian and Danish rebel forces. The result is generally considered a German victory, with the Danish rebel leader, Niels Ebbesen being killed in action.

Siege of Skanderborg

The siege of Skanderborg (Danish: belejringen af Skanderborg), alternatively the siege of Skanderborg Castle (Skanderborg Slot), was a siege of the Holsteinian-held Skanderborg Castle in Jutland by Jutish rebels led by Niels Ebbesen. Despite being close to surrendering, the Holsteinian garrison received a relief force led by Henry II of Holstein-Rendsburg and defeated the Danes in the Battle of Nonnebjerg on 2 November 1340.

Battle of Tuthill

The Battle of Tuthill took place at Caernarfon in North Wales on 2 November 1401 during the revolt of Owain Glyndŵr. Glyndŵr's success at the Battle of Mynydd Hyddgen the previous June had provided the revolt with fresh impetus, and the battle may be seen as indicative of his determination to foster revolt in the north-west after months of relative inaction in that area.

The Peace of Bicêtre suspends hostilities in the Armagnac–Burgundian Civil War

The Armagnac–Burgundian Civil War was a conflict between two cadet branches of the French royal family: the House of Orléans (Armagnac faction) and the House of Burgundy (Burgundian faction) from 1407 to 1435. It began during a lull in the Hundred Years' War against the English and overlapped with the Western Schism of the papacy.

Old Zurich War

The Old Zurich War (German: Alter Zürichkrieg; 1440–1446) was a conflict between the canton of Zurich and the other seven cantons of the Old Swiss Confederacy over the succession to the Count of Toggenburg. In 1436, Count Friedrich VII of Toggenburg died, leaving neither heir nor will. The canton of Zurich, led by burgomaster Rudolf Stüssi, claimed the Toggenburg lands; the cantons of Schwyz and Glarus made counter-claims, backed by the other cantons.

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Battle of Ankokuji

The Battle of Ankokuji (安国寺の戦い) was a battle on 2 November 1542 during the Sengoku period (16th century) of Japan. The Battle of Ankokuji was a rather minor battle that took place after the fall of Fukuyo, in which Tozawa Yorichika, an ally of Takato Yoritsugu had surrendered to the Takeda forces. Following this, Itagaki Nobukata, a retainer under Takeda Shingen, would personally finish off Yoritsugu at Ankokuji.

Siege of Buda (1598)

The siege of Buda took place in 1598 during the Long Turkish War and was the first of three attempts to capture the town by the Habsburgs; however, it ended in failure.

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Hungary

Siege of Suncheon

The siege of Suncheon or siege of Japanese fortress was an unsuccessful Korean and Chinese Allied Forces attempt to capture Suncheon Japanese Castle late in the Japanese invasions of Korea (1592–1598).

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Capture of Mannheim

The Capture of Mannheim took place on 2 November 1622, by the Imperial-Spanish army commanded by Johan Tzerclaes, Count of Tilly against the Protestant troops under the Englishman Sir Horace Vere during the Thirty Years' War.

Germany

Battle of Breitenfeld (1642)

The Second Battle of Breitenfeld, also known as the First Battle of Leipzig, took place during the Thirty Years' War on 2 November 1642 at Breitenfeld, north-east of Leipzig in Germany. A Swedish Army commanded by Lennart Torstensson defeated an Imperial Army under Archduke Leopold Wilhelm of Austria and his deputy Ottavio Piccolomini. Victory allowed the Swedes to occupy and establish a secure base in Leipzig, the second most important town in the Electorate of Saxony.

Germany

1791 Virginia gubernatorial election

A gubernatorial election was held in Virginia on November 2, 1791. The former delegate to the Confederation Congress Henry Lee III defeated the member of the Council of State James Wood and Robert Harvey. The incumbent governor of Virginia Beverley Randolph was ineligible for re-election due to term limits established by the Constitution of Virginia. The election was conducted by the Virginia General Assembly in joint session.

Virginia, United States

1792 United States presidential election in Pennsylvania

A presidential election was held in Pennsylvania in 1792, as part of the 1792 United States presidential election. Pennsylvania voters chose 15 members of the Electoral College, each of whom, under the provisions of the Constitution prior to the passage of the Twelfth Amendment, cast two votes for President. Pennsylvania unanimously voted for nonpartisan candidate and incumbent President George Washington.

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United States

The French Directory's first five directors take office

On November 2, 1795, the first five directors of France's new executive government began their terms under the Constitution of Year III. Jean-François Rewbell became the Directory's first president, a rotating, largely ceremonial role. The new five-member executive followed the end of the National Convention in late October.

The Convention ended on October 26; the first Directory's directors began serving on November 2, 1795.

France

Battle of Forano

The Battle of Forano took place during the War of the Third Coalition on 2 November 1805 which saw a decisive French victory by the Armée d'Italie under the command of Marshal André Masséna and General Jean-Baptiste Solignac over the Austrian troops led by Major general Karl Hillinger.

Caldiero, Italy

Battle of Maltakva

The Battle of Maltakvi was part of the Russo-Turkish war (1806-1812), the battle of the Russo-Georgian army to capture Poti fortress. The Russian command attached great importance to the liberation of Poti from the Ottomans and tried by all means to achieve it. After unsuccessful negotiations with the commandant of the Poti prison, the Russian command decided to take the prison by force.

Georgia

1835 Mississippi gubernatorial election

The 1835 Mississippi gubernatorial election was held on November 2, 1835, to elect the governor of Mississippi. Charles Lynch, a Whig, won against incumbent Governor Hiram Runnels, a Democrat.

1836 Liverpool Town Council election

Elections to Liverpool Town Council were held on Tuesday 2 November 1836. One third of the council seats were up for election, the term of office of each councillor being three years. All of the sixteen wards were contested. In addition there was also a by-election in South Toxteth.

1840 United States presidential election in Maine

A presidential election was held in Maine on November 2, 1840 as part of the 1840 United States presidential election. Voters chose ten representatives, or electors to the Electoral College, who voted for president and vice president. Maine voted for the Whig candidate, William Henry Harrison, over Democratic candidate Martin Van Buren. Harrison won the state by a very narrow margin of 0.46%.

Maine, United States

1840 Manchester Borough Council election

Elections to Manchester Borough Council were held on Monday, 2 November 1840. One third of the councillors seats were up for election, with each successful candidate to serve a three-year term of office. Conservative anti-corporators continued their boycott of municipal elections due to their opposition to Manchester's incorporation. Liberal incorporators retained overall control of the council.

England, United Kingdom

1840 United States presidential election in Illinois

A presidential election was held in Illinois on November 2, 1840 as part of the 1840 United States presidential election. Voters chose five representatives, or electors to the Electoral College, who voted for President and Vice President. Illinois voted for the Democratic candidate, Martin Van Buren, over Whig candidate William Henry Harrison. Van Buren won Illinois by a margin of 2.01%.

Illinois, United States

1840 United States presidential election in Virginia

A presidential election was held in Virginia on November 2, 1840 as part of the 1840 United States presidential election. Voters chose 23 representatives, or electors to the Electoral College, who voted for President and Vice President. Virginia voted for the Democratic candidate, incumbent President Martin Van Buren, over Whig candidate William Henry Harrison. Van Buren narrowly won Virginia by a margin of 1.3%, or 1,120 votes.

Virginia, United States

1840 United States presidential election in Kentucky

The 1840 United States presidential election in Kentucky was held on November 2, 1840, as part of the 1840 United States presidential election. Voters chose 15 representatives, or electors to the Electoral College, who voted for President and Vice President. Kentucky voted for the Whig candidate, William Henry Harrison, over Democratic candidate Martin Van Buren. Harrison won Kentucky by a margin of 28.4%.

Kentucky, United States

1840 United States presidential election in Indiana

A presidential election was held in Indiana on November 2, 1840 as part of the 1840 United States presidential election. The Whig ticket of the former major general William Henry Harrison and the former U.S. senator from Virginia John Tyler defeated the incumbent Democratic president Martin Van Buren. Harrison defeated Van Buren in the national election with 234 electoral votes.

Indiana, United States

1840 United States presidential election in New Hampshire

A presidential election was held in New Hampshire on November 2, 1840 as part of the 1840 United States presidential election. Voters chose seven representatives, or electors to the Electoral College, who voted for President and Vice President. New Hampshire voted for the Democratic candidate, Martin Van Buren, over Whig candidate William Henry Harrison. Van Buren won New Hampshire by a margin of 10.78%.

New Hampshire, United States

1840 United States presidential election in Rhode Island

A presidential election was held in Rhode Island on November 2, 1840 as part of the 1840 United States presidential election. Voters chose four representatives, or electors to the Electoral College, who voted for President and Vice President. Rhode Island voted for the Whig candidate, William Henry Harrison, over Democratic candidate Martin Van Buren. Harrison won Rhode Island by a margin of 22.93%.

Rhode Island, United States

1840 United States presidential election in Missouri

A presidential election was held in Missouri on November 2, 1840 as part of the 1840 United States presidential election. Voters chose four representatives, or electors to the Electoral College, who voted for President and Vice President. Missouri voted for the Democratic candidate, Martin Van Buren, over Whig candidate William Henry Harrison. Van Buren won Missouri by a margin of 13.26%.

Missouri, United States

1840 United States presidential election in Connecticut

A presidential election was held in Connecticut on November 2, 1840 as part of the 1840 United States presidential election. Voters chose eight representatives, or electors to the Electoral College, who voted for President and Vice President. Connecticut voted for the Whig candidate, William Henry Harrison, over Democratic candidate Martin Van Buren. Harrison won Connecticut by a margin of 11.1%.

Connecticut, United States

1840 United States presidential election in Arkansas

A presidential election was held in Arkansas on November 2, 1840 as part of the 1840 United States presidential election. Voters chose three representatives, or electors to the Electoral College, who voted for President and Vice President. Arkansas voted for the Democratic candidate, Martin Van Buren, over Whig candidate William Henry Harrison. Van Buren won Arkansas by a margin of 12.84%.

Arkansas, United States

1840 United States presidential election in Georgia

A presidential election was held in Georgia on November 2, 1840 as part of the 1840 United States presidential election. Voters chose 11 representatives, or electors to the Electoral College, who voted for President and Vice President. Georgia voted for the Whig candidate, William Henry Harrison, over Democratic candidate Martin Van Buren. Harrison won Georgia by a margin of 11.56%.

United States

New Jersey gubernatorial election, 1847

The New Jersey gubernatorial election of 1847 was a race for Governor of New Jersey held on November 2, 1847. Democrat Daniel Haines defeated Whig nominee William Wright with 51.88% of the vote.

New Jersey, United States

1847 Michigan gubernatorial election

The 1847 Michigan gubernatorial election was held on November 2, 1847. Democratic nominee Epaphroditus Ransom defeated Whig nominee James M. Edmunds with 53.15% of the vote.

Michigan, United States

United States presidential election, 1852

The United States presidential election of 1852 was the 17th quadrennial presidential election, held on Tuesday, November 2, 1852. It bore important similarities to the election of 1844. Once again, the incumbent president was a Whig who had succeeded to the presidency upon the death of his war-hero predecessor. In this case, it was Millard Fillmore who followed General Zachary Taylor. The Whig party passed over the incumbent for nomination—casting aside Fillmore in favor of General Winfield Scott. The Democrats nominated a "dark horse" candidate, this time Franklin Pierce. The Whigs again campaigned on the obscurity of the Democratic candidate, and again, the strategy failed.

United States

United States presidential election in Virginia, 1852

The 1852 United States presidential election in Virginia took place on November 2, 1852, as part of the 1852 United States presidential election. Voters chose fifteen representatives, or electors to the Electoral College, who voted for President and Vice President. Virginia voted for the Democratic candidate, former U.S. Senator Franklin Pierce over the Whig candidate, military lieutenant general Winfield Scott. Pierce won the state with a margin was 11.42%.

Virginia, United States

United States presidential election in Texas, 1852

The 1852 United States presidential election in Texas was held on November 2, 1852. Texas voters chose 4 electors to represent the state in the Electoral College, which chose the President and Vice President. Texas voted for the Democratic nominee Franklin Pierce, who received 73% of the vote. Texas was Pierce's strongest state.

Texas, United States

United States presidential election in Wisconsin, 1852

The 1852 United States presidential election in Wisconsin was held on November 2, 1852. Wisconsin voters chose five electors to the Electoral College, who voted for President and Vice President. Democratic Party candidate Franklin Pierce won the state with 52% of the popular vote, winning Wisconsin's five electoral votes.

United States

United States presidential election in Delaware, 1852

The 1852 United States presidential election in Delaware took place on November 2, 1852, as part of the 1852 United States presidential election. Voters chose three representatives, or electors to the Electoral College, who voted for President and Vice President. Delaware voted for the Democratic candidate, Franklin Pierce, over Whig candidate Winfield Scott. Pierce won Delaware by a margin of 0.19%.

Delaware, United States

United States presidential election in Pennsylvania, 1852

The 1852 United States presidential election in Pennsylvania took place on November 2, 1852, as part of the 1852 United States presidential election. Voters chose 27 representatives, or electors to the Electoral College, who voted for President and Vice President. Pennsylvania voted for the Democratic candidate, Franklin Pierce, over the Whig candidate, Winfield Scott. Pierce won Pennsylvania by a margin of 5.02%.

Pennsylvania, United States

1852 United States presidential election in New Jersey

The 1852 United States presidential election in New Jersey took place on November 2, 1852, as part of the 1852 United States presidential election. Voters chose seven representatives, or electors to the Electoral College, who voted for President and Vice President. New Jersey voted for the Democratic candidate, Franklin Pierce, over the Whig Party candidate, Winfield Scott.

New Jersey, United States

1852 United States presidential election in New Hampshire

The 1852 United States presidential election in New Hampshire took place on November 2, 1852, as part of the 1852 United States presidential election. Voters chose five representatives, or electors to the Electoral College, who voted for President and Vice President. New Hampshire voted for the Democratic candidate, Franklin Pierce, over the Whig Party candidate, Winfield Scott. Pierce won his home state by a margin of 25.76%.

New Hampshire, United States

1852 United States presidential election in South Carolina

The 1852 United States presidential election in South Carolina took place on November 2, 1852, as part of the 1852 United States presidential election. The state legislature chose 8 representatives, or electors to the Electoral College, who voted for President and Vice President. South Carolina cast eight electoral votes for the Democratic candidate Franklin Pierce. These electors were chosen by the South Carolina General Assembly, the state legislature, rather than by popular vote.

South Carolina, United States

1852 United States presidential election in Illinois

The 1852 United States presidential election in Illinois took place on November 2, 1852, as part of the 1852 United States presidential election. Voters chose 11 representatives, or electors to the Electoral College, who voted for President and Vice President. Illinois voted for the Democratic candidate, Franklin Pierce, over Whig candidate Winfield Scott and Free Soil candidate John P. Hale. Pierce won Illinois by a margin of 10.10%.

Illinois, United States

1852 United States presidential election in Florida

The 1852 United States presidential election in Florida took place on November 2, 1852, as part of the 1852 United States presidential election. Voters chose three representatives, or electors to the Electoral College, who voted for President and Vice President.

Florida, United States

1852 United States presidential election in Kentucky

The 1852 United States presidential election in Kentucky took place on November 2, 1852, as part of the 1852 United States presidential election. Voters chose 12 representatives, or electors to the Electoral College, who voted for President and Vice President. Kentucky voted for the Whig candidate, Winfield Scott, over Democratic candidate Franklin Pierce. Scott won Kentucky by a margin of 3.12%.

Kentucky, United States

1852 United States presidential election in Indiana

A presidential election was held in Indiana on November 2, 1852, as part of the 1852 United States presidential election. The Democratic ticket of the former U.S. senator from New Hampshire Franklin Pierce and the senior U.S. senator from Alabama William R. King defeated the Whig ticket of the major general Winfield Scott and the U.S. secretary of the navy William A. Graham.

Indiana, United States

1852 United States presidential election in Tennessee

The 1852 United States presidential election in Tennessee took place on November 2, 1852, as part of the 1852 United States presidential election. Voters chose twelve representatives, or electors to the Electoral College, who voted for President and Vice President. Tennessee voted for the Whig candidate, Winfield Scott, over Democratic candidate Franklin Pierce.

Tennessee, United States

1852 United States presidential election in Vermont

The 1852 United States presidential election in Vermont took place on November 2, 1852, as part of the 1852 United States presidential election. Voters chose five representatives, or electors to the Electoral College, who voted for President and Vice President. Vermont voted for the Whig Party candidate, Winfield Scott, over the Democratic candidate, Franklin Pierce. Scott won the state by a margin of 20.8%.

Vermont, United States

1852 Michigan gubernatorial election

The 1852 Michigan gubernatorial election was held on November 2, 1852. Incumbent Democrat Robert McClelland defeated Whig nominee Zachariah Chandler with 51.33% of the vote. Michigan adopted a new constitution in 1850 that shifted the year of gubernatorial election to even years, effective with this election.

Michigan, United States

1852 United States presidential election in Louisiana

The 1852 United States presidential election in Louisiana took place on November 2, 1852, as part of the 1852 United States presidential election. Voters chose six representatives, or electors to the Electoral College, who voted for President and Vice President. Louisiana voted for the Democratic candidate, Franklin Pierce, over Whig candidate Winfield Scott. Pierce won Louisiana by a narrow margin of 3.88%.

Louisiana, United States

1852 United States presidential election in Mississippi

The 1852 United States presidential election in Mississippi took place on November 2, 1852, as part of the 1852 United States presidential election. Voters chose seven representatives, or electors to the Electoral College, who voted for President and Vice President. Mississippi voted for the Democratic candidate, Franklin Pierce, over Whig candidate Winfield Scott. Pierce won Mississippi by a margin of 21.00%.

United States

1852 United States presidential election in Iowa

The 1852 United States presidential election in Iowa took place on November 2, 1852, as part of the 1852 United States presidential election. Voters chose four representatives, or electors to the Electoral College, who voted for President and Vice President. Iowa voted for the Democratic candidate, Franklin Pierce, over Whig candidate Winfield Scott. Pierce won Iowa by a margin of 5.39%.

Iowa, United States

1852 United States presidential election in Connecticut

The 1852 United States presidential election in Connecticut took place on November 2, 1852, as part of the 1852 United States presidential election. Voters chose six representatives, or electors to the Electoral College, who voted for President and Vice President. Connecticut voted for the Democratic candidate, Franklin Pierce, over the Whig Party candidate, Winfield Scott. Pierce won the state by a narrow margin of 4.33%.

Connecticut, United States

1852 United States presidential election in Massachusetts

The 1852 United States presidential election in Massachusetts took place on November 2, 1852, as part of the 1852 United States presidential election. Voters chose 13 representatives, or electors to the Electoral College, who voted for President and Vice President. Massachusetts voted for the Whig Party candidate, Winfield Scott, over the Democratic candidate, Franklin Pierce. Scott won the state by a narrow margin of 6.38%.

Massachusetts, United States

1852 United States presidential election in Rhode Island

The 1852 United States presidential election in Rhode Island took place on November 2, 1852, as part of the 1852 United States presidential election. Voters chose four representatives, or electors to the Electoral College, who voted for President and Vice President. Rhode Island voted for the Democratic candidate, Franklin Pierce, over the Whig Party candidate, Winfield Scott. Pierce won the state by a margin of 6.52%.

Rhode Island, United States

1852 United States presidential election in Maryland

The 1852 United States presidential election in Maryland took place on November 2, 1852, as part of the 1852 United States presidential election. Voters chose eight representatives, or electors to the Electoral College, who voted for President and Vice President. Maryland voted for the Democratic candidate, Franklin Pierce, over Whig candidate Winfield Scott. Pierce won Maryland by a margin of 6.59%.

Maryland, United States

1852 United States presidential election in New York

The 1852 United States presidential election in New York took place on November 2, 1852, as part of the 1852 United States presidential election. Voters chose 35 representatives, or electors to the Electoral College, who voted for president and vice president. New York voted for the Democratic candidate, Franklin Pierce, over the Whig Party candidate, Winfield Scott. Pierce won the state by a margin of 5.21%.

New York, United States

1852 United States presidential election in Alabama

The 1852 United States presidential election in Alabama took place on November 2, 1852, as part of the 1852 United States presidential election. Voters chose nine representatives, or electors to the Electoral College, who voted for president and vice president. Alabama voted for the Democratic candidate, Franklin Pierce, over Whig candidate Winfield Scott and Southern Rights candidate George Troup. Pierce won Alabama by a margin of 26.77%.

Alabama, United States

1852 United States presidential election in North Carolina

The 1852 United States presidential election in North Carolina took place on November 2, 1852, as part of the 1852 United States presidential election. Voters chose 10 representatives, or electors to the Electoral College, who voted for President and Vice President. North Carolina voted for the Democratic candidate, Franklin Pierce, over Whig candidate Winfield Scott. Pierce won North Carolina by a narrow margin of 0.94%.

North Carolina, United States

1852 United States presidential election in Maine

The 1852 United States presidential election in Maine took place on November 2, 1852, as part of the 1852 United States presidential election. Voters chose eight representatives, or electors to the Electoral College, who voted for President and Vice President. Maine voted for the Democratic candidate, Franklin Pierce, over the Whig Party candidate, Winfield Scott. Pierce won the state by a margin of 11.03%.

Maine, United States

1852 United States presidential election in Arkansas

The 1852 United States presidential election in Arkansas took place on November 2, 1852, as part of the 1852 United States presidential election. Voters chose four representatives, or electors to the Electoral College, who voted for president and vice president. Arkansas voted for the Democratic candidate, Franklin Pierce, over Whig candidate Winfield Scott. Pierce won Arkansas by a margin of 24.36%.

Arkansas, United States

1852 United States presidential election in Michigan

The 1852 United States presidential election in Michigan took place on November 2, 1852, as part of the 1852 United States presidential election. Voters chose six representatives, or electors to the Electoral College, who voted for President and Vice President. Michigan voted for the Democratic candidate, Franklin Pierce, over Whig candidate Winfield Scott and Free Soil candidate John P. Hale. Pierce won Michigan by a margin of 9.62%.

Michigan, United States

1852 Illinois lieutenant gubernatorial election

The 1852 Illinois lieutenant gubernatorial election was held on November 2, 1852, in order to elect the lieutenant governor of Illinois. Democratic nominee and former member of the Illinois House of Representatives Gustav Koerner defeated Whig nominee and former member of the Illinois Senate James L. D. Morrison and Free Soil nominee Philo Carpenter.

Illinois, United States

1852 United States presidential election in California

The 1852 United States presidential election in California was held on November 2, 1852, as part of the 1852 United States presidential election. Voters chose four representatives, or electors to the Electoral College, who voted for president and vice president. This was California's first presidential election, following its admission as the 31st state on September 9, 1850.

United States

1852 United States presidential election in Ohio

The 1852 United States presidential election in Ohio was held on November 2, 1852, as part of the 1852 United States presidential election. State voters chose 23 electors to the Electoral College, who voted for President and Vice President. Ohio was narrowly won by the Democratic Party candidate, Franklin Pierce, who won the state with a plurality of 47.83 percent of the popular vote.

Ohio, United States

1852 United States presidential election in Missouri

The 1852 United States presidential election in Missouri took place on November 2, 1852, as part of the 1852 United States presidential election. Voters chose nine representatives, or electors, to the Electoral College, who voted for president and vice president. Missouri voted for the Democratic candidate, Franklin Pierce, over Whig candidate Winfield Scott. Pierce won Missouri by a margin of 12.84%.

Missouri, United States

1852 New York gubernatorial election

The 1852 New York gubernatorial election was held on November 2, 1852. Incumbent Governor Washington Hunt ran for re-election to a second term in office. In a rematch of the 1850 race, Hunt was defeated by Horatio Seymour, who was elected to the first of two non-consecutive terms as governor.

1852 United States presidential election in Georgia

The 1852 United States presidential election in Georgia took place on November 2, 1852, as part of the 1852 United States presidential election. Voters chose 10 representatives, or electors to the Electoral College, who voted for President and Vice President. Georgia party leaders had formed a Unionist coalition in response to what they saw as potential threats to the South, forming a majority of delegates sent to a convention called in response to the admission of California.

United States

1852 New York state election

The 1852 New York state election was held on November 2, 1852, to elect the governor, the lieutenant governor, a Canal Commissioner and an Inspector of State Prisons, as well as all members of the New York State Assembly.

1853 Maryland gubernatorial election

The 1853 Maryland gubernatorial election was held on November 2, 1853, in order to elect the Governor of Maryland. Democratic nominee and former member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Maryland's 3rd district Thomas Watkins Ligon defeated Whig nominee and former member of the U.S. House of Representatives Richard Bowie.

Maryland, United States

1857 Liverpool Town Council election

Elections to Liverpool Town Council were held on Monday 2 November 1857. One third of the council seats were up for election, the term of office of each councillor being three years. Nine of the sixteen wards were uncontested.

1858 Delaware gubernatorial election

The 1858 Delaware gubernatorial election was held on November 2, 1858. The Know Nothing incumbent governor of Delaware Peter F. Causey was ineligible to seek re-election. The Delaware Democratic Party nominated William Burton, the party's nominee in the 1854 election. The People's Party, formed from a coalition of the Know Nothings with the nascent Delaware Republican Party, nominated the former state treasurer James S. Buckmaster.

Delaware, United States

1858 Michigan gubernatorial election

The 1858 Michigan gubernatorial election was held on November 2, 1858. Republican nominee Moses Wisner defeated Democratic nominee Charles E. Stuart with 53.70% of the vote.

Michigan, United States

1858 New York gubernatorial election

The 1858 New York gubernatorial election was held on November 2, 1858. Incumbent Governor John A. King did not run for re-election to a second term in office. In the race to succeed him, Edwin D. Morgan defeated Amasa J. Parker and Lorenzo Burrows.

1858 New York state election

The 1858 New York state election was held on November 2, 1858, to elect the governor, the lieutenant governor, a Canal Commissioner, and an Inspector of State Prisons, as well as all members of the New York State Assembly and two members of the New York State Senate. Besides, the question was asked if a Constitutional Convention should be held, and answered in the negative: The vote was 135,266 for and 144,526 against.

1858 Massachusetts gubernatorial election

The 1858 Massachusetts gubernatorial election was held on November 2. Incumbent Republican governor Nathaniel Banks was easily re-elected to a second term in office, beginning a period of Republican dominance which would extend into the 1870s.

United States

1859 Massachusetts gubernatorial election

The 1859 Massachusetts gubernatorial elections was held on November 2. Incumbent Republican governor Nathaniel Banks was easily re-elected to a third term in office in a race featuring three governors of Massachusetts: incumbent governor Banks, former governor George Nixon Briggs (1844–51), and future governor Benjamin Franklin Butler (1882–83). This was the last election in which the Know-Nothing participated.

United States

United States presidential election in Vermont, 1860

The 1860 United States presidential election in Vermont took place on November 2, 1860 throughout all 33 states which was part of the 1860 United States presidential election. Voters chose five electors of the Electoral College, who voted for President and Vice President. Vermont was the birth state of Northern Democratic presidential candidate Stephen A. Douglas. Republican candidate Abraham Lincoln won by about 50 percentage points.

Vermont, United States

1860 United States presidential election in New Hampshire

The 1860 United States presidential election in New Hampshire took place on November 2, 1860, as part of the 1860 United States presidential election. Voters chose five electors of the Electoral College, who voted for president and vice president. New Hampshire was won by Republican candidate Abraham Lincoln, who won the state by 17.64%.

New Hampshire, United States

1860 United States presidential election in Maine

The 1860 United States presidential election in Maine took place on November 2, 1860, as part of the 1860 United States presidential election. Voters chose eight electors of the Electoral College, who voted for president and vice president. Maine was won by Republican candidate Abraham Lincoln, who won by a margin of 32.82%.

Maine, United States

1860 United States presidential election in Missouri

The 1860 United States presidential election in Missouri took place on November 2, 1860, as part of the 1860 United States presidential election. Voters chose nine representatives, or electors to the Electoral College, who voted for president and vice president. Missouri was won by Democratic candidate Stephen A. Douglas, by a very narrow margin of 0.26%.

Missouri, United States

1860 United States presidential election in Rhode Island

The 1860 United States presidential election in Rhode Island took place on November 2, 1860, as part of the 1860 United States presidential election. Voters chose four electors of the Electoral College, who voted for president and vice president. Rhode Island was won by Republican candidate Abraham Lincoln, who won by a margin of 22.74%.

Rhode Island, United States

1860 United States presidential election in Connecticut

The 1860 United States presidential election in Connecticut took place on November 2, 1860, as part of the 1860 United States presidential election. Voters chose six electors of the Electoral College, who voted for president and vice president. Connecticut was won by Republican candidate Abraham Lincoln, who won by a margin of 32.36%.

Connecticut, United States

1860 United States presidential election in Massachusetts

The 1860 United States presidential election in Massachusetts took place on November 2, 1860, as part of the 1860 United States presidential election. Voters chose 13 electors of the Electoral College, who voted for president and vice president. Massachusetts was won by Republican candidate Abraham Lincoln, who won the state by 42.57%.

Massachusetts, United States

Xinyou Coup

Xinyou Coup (simplified Chinese: 辛酉政变; traditional Chinese: 辛酉政變; pinyin: Xīnyǒu Zhèngbiàn), also known as the Qixiang Coup (祺祥政變 or 祺祥之變) and Beijing Coup (北京政變), was a Chinese palace coup that occurred on 2 November 1861 during the Qing dynasty. It was instigated by Empress Dowagers Cixi and Ci'an, along with Yixin to seize power after the death of the Xianfeng Emperor.

Battle of Brownsville

The Battle of Brownsville took place on November 2–6, 1863 during the American Civil War. It was a successful effort on behalf of the Union Army to disrupt Confederate blockade runners along the Gulf Coast in Texas. The Union assault precipitated the capture of Matamoros by a force of Mexican patriots, led by exiled officers living in Brownsville.

1863 Louisiana gubernatorial election

The 1863 Louisiana gubernatorial (Confederate) election was the fourth election to take place under the Louisiana Constitution of 1852. As a result of this election Henry Watkins Allen became Governor of Confederate-controlled Louisiana.

United States

1868 Liverpool Town Council election

Elections to Liverpool Town Council were held on Monday 2 November 1868. One third of the council seats were up for election, the term of office of each councillor being three years. Eight of the sixteen wards were uncontested.

1869 Minnesota lieutenant gubernatorial election

The 1869 Minnesota lieutenant gubernatorial election was held on November 2, 1869, to elect the lieutenant governor of Minnesota. Republican nominee and former member of the Minnesota State Senate from the 11th district William H. Yale defeated Democratic nominee James A. Wiswell and Temperance nominee and former member of the Minnesota State Senate John H. Stevens.

Minnesota, United States

1869 Minnesota Attorney General election

The 1869 Minnesota Attorney General election was held on November 2, 1869, in order to elect the attorney general of Minnesota. Republican nominee and incumbent attorney general Francis R. E. Cornell defeated Democratic nominee Seagrave Smith and Temperance nominee James H. Davidson.

Minnesota, United States

1869 Minnesota State Auditor election

The 1869 Minnesota State Auditor election was held on November 2, 1869, in order to elect the state auditor of Minnesota. Republican nominee and incumbent state auditor Charles McIlrath defeated Democratic nominee and former member of the Minnesota Senate Louis A. Evans and Temperance nominee John S. Randolph.

Minnesota, United States

1869 Wisconsin gubernatorial election

The 1869 Wisconsin gubernatorial election was held on November 2, 1869. Incumbent Republican Party governor Lucius Fairchild won re-election with over 53% of the vote, defeating Democratic candidate Charles D. Robinson. Fairchild became the first person to win three terms as governor of Wisconsin. Fond du Lac County voted for the losing candidate for the first time ever, ending the longest bellwether streak in Wisconsin at the time.

Wisconsin, United States

1869 Minnesota Secretary of State election

The 1869 Minnesota Secretary of State election was held on November 2, 1869, in order to elect the Secretary of State of Minnesota. Republican nominee Hans Mattson defeated Democratic nominee Tollef G. Fladeland and Temperance nominee E.J. Thompson.

Minnesota, United States

1869 Minnesota gubernatorial election

The 1869 Minnesota gubernatorial election was held on November 2, 1869, to elect the governor of Minnesota. Incumbent Republican William Rainey Marshall did not seek a second term.

1869 Massachusetts gubernatorial election

The 1869 Massachusetts gubernatorial election was held on November 2. Governor William Clafin was re-elected to a second consecutive one-year term, defeating Democrat John Quincy Adams II and Edwin Chamberlain, the nominee of the new Labor Reform Party.

United States

1869 Chicago mayoral election

In the Chicago mayoral election of 1869, Citizens Party nominee Roswell B. Mason defeated Republican nominee George W. Gage by a landslide 27-point margin. This was the last mayoral election before the Great Chicago Fire took place. Citizens Party candidate Mason was an executive in the Illinois Central Railroad. Republican Party candidate Gage was a businessman who operated the Tremont House and Sherman House hotels.

1874 Manchester City Council election

Elections to Manchester City Council were held on Monday, 2 November 1874. One third of the councillors seats were up for election, with each successful candidate to serve a three-year term of office. The Liberal Party retained overall control of the council.

England, United Kingdom

1875 Wisconsin gubernatorial election

The 1875 Wisconsin gubernatorial election was held on November 2, 1875. Republican Party candidate Harrison Ludington was elected with 50% of the vote, narrowly defeating incumbent Democratic governor William Robert Taylor. Taylor was once again nominated as the consensus candidate of the "Reform Party,"—a coalition of Democrats, Liberal Republicans, and Grangers. He was opposed by Ludington, who disagreed with the regulations placed on railroads and in turn received the support of railroad companies.

Wisconsin, United States

1875 Minnesota lieutenant gubernatorial election

The 1875 Minnesota lieutenant gubernatorial election was held on November 2, 1875, in order to elect the lieutenant governor of Minnesota. Republican nominee and former member of the Minnesota Senate James Wakefield defeated Democratic nominee and incumbent member of the Minnesota House of Representatives Edward W. Durant and Temperance nominee Jonah B. Tuttle.

Minnesota, United States

1875 Massachusetts gubernatorial election

The 1875 Massachusetts gubernatorial election was held on November 2, 1875. Incumbent Democratic governor William Gaston ran for re-election to a second term in office, but was defeated by Republican Alexander H. Rice, a former U.S. representative and mayor of Boston.

Massachusetts, United States

1875 Minnesota Secretary of State election

The 1875 Minnesota Secretary of State election was held on November 2, 1875, in order to elect the Secretary of State of Minnesota. Republican nominee John S. Irgens defeated Democratic nominee Adolph Biermann and Temperance nominee and former member of the Minnesota Senate John H. Stevens.

Minnesota, United States

1875 Minnesota Attorney General election

The 1875 Minnesota Attorney General election was held on November 2, 1875, in order to elect the attorney general of Minnesota. Republican nominee and incumbent attorney general George P. Wilson defeated Democratic nominee and former member of the Minnesota House of Representatives Richard A. Jones and Temperance nominee Cornelius M. McCarthy.

Minnesota, United States

1875 Pennsylvania gubernatorial election

The 1875 Pennsylvania gubernatorial election occurred on November 2, 1875. Incumbent governor John F. Hartranft, a Republican, was a candidate for re-election. Hartranft defeated Democratic candidate Cyrus L. Pershing to win another term.

Pennsylvania, United States

1875 Maryland gubernatorial election

The 1875 Maryland gubernatorial election took place on November 2, 1875. Incumbent Democratic Governor James Black Groome did not seek re-election, having withdrawn his name from consideration prior to the Democratic state convention. Democratic candidate John Lee Carroll defeated Republican candidate James Morrison Harris.

Maryland, United States

1875 Minnesota State Auditor election

The 1875 Minnesota State Auditor election was held on November 2, 1875, in order to elect the state auditor of Minnesota. Republican nominee and incumbent state auditor Orlan P. Whitcomb defeated Democratic nominee Patrick H. Rahilly and Temperance nominee Asa B. Hutchinson.

Minnesota, United States

1875 Minnesota gubernatorial election

The 1875 Minnesota gubernatorial election was held on November 2, 1875, to elect the governor of Minnesota. Incumbent Republican Cushman Kellogg Davis did not seek another term.

Battle of Pisagua

The Battle of Pisagua ("Desembarco y combate de Pisagua"), was a landing operation of the War of the Pacific, fought on November 2, 1879, between Chile and the combined forces of Bolivia and Peru. The Chilean army commanded by Erasmo Escala, supported by the Chilean Fleet, launched an amphibious assault on the port of Pisagua and successfully drove the defending Bolivian-Peruvian forces, led by Gen. Juan Buendia, back from the shore. They established a beachhead that allowed an initial force of about 1,000 Chilean soldiers in two assault waves to disembark onto Bolivian territory at Pisagua in Tarapacá Department.

Chile · Peru

United States presidential election in New York, 1880

The 1880 United States presidential election in New York took place on November 2, 1880. All contemporary 38 states were part of the 1880 United States presidential election. New York voters chose 35 electors to the Electoral College, which selected the President and Vice President. New York was won by the Republican nominees, Congressman James A. Garfield of Ohio and his running mate former Collector of the Port of New York Chester A. Arthur of New York. Garfield and Arthur defeated the Democratic nominees, famed Civil War General Winfield Scott Hancock of Pennsylvania and his running mate former Congressman and banker William Hayden English of Indiana.

New York, United States

United States presidential election, 1880

The United States presidential election of 1880 was a contest between Republican James A. Garfield and Democrat Winfield Scott Hancock in which the Republican Garfield prevailed. It was the 24th quadrennial presidential election, held on Tuesday, November 2, 1880. The voter turnout rate was one of the highest in the nation's history. In the end, the popular vote totals of the two main candidates were separated by fewer than 2,000 votes, the smallest victory in the popular vote ever recorded. In the electoral college, however, Garfield's victory was decisive; he won nearly all of the populous Northern states to achieve a majority of 214 electoral votes to 155 for Hancock.

United States

United States presidential election in Virginia, 1880

The 1880 United States presidential election in Virginia took place on November 2, 1880, as part of the 1880 United States presidential election. Voters chose eleven representatives, or electors to the Electoral College, who voted for President and Vice President. Virginia voted for the Democratic candidate, Major General Winfield S. Hancock over the Republican candidate, U.S. Representative James A. Garfield. Hancock won Virginia comfortably by a margin of 21.05%.

Virginia, United States

New Jersey gubernatorial election, 1880

The New Jersey gubernatorial election of 1880 was a race for Governor of New Jersey held on November 2, 1880. Democrat George C. Ludlow defeated Republican nominee Frederic A. Potts with 49.53% of the vote.

New Jersey, United States

United States presidential election in Wisconsin, 1880

The 1880 United States presidential election in Wisconsin was held on November 2, 1880. Wisconsin voters chose ten electors to the Electoral College, who voted for President and Vice President. Republican Party candidate James A. Garfield won the state with 54% of the popular vote, winning Wisconsin's ten electoral votes.

Wisconsin, United States

United States House of Representatives elections in Florida, 1880

Elections to the United States House of Representatives in Florida were held November 2, 1880 for the 47th Congress. These elections were held at the same time as the 1880 Presidential election and election for Governor.

Florida, United States

United States House of Representatives elections in California, 1880

The United States House of Representatives elections in California, 1880 was an election for California's delegation to the United States House of Representatives, which occurred as part of the general election of the House of Representatives on November 2, 1880. Democrats gained one district.

California, United States

South Carolina gubernatorial election, 1880

The 1880 South Carolina gubernatorial election was held on November 2, 1880 to select the governor of the state of South Carolina. Johnson Hagood was nominated by the Democrats and ran against L. W. R. Blair, a Greenback-Labor candidate. Hagood easily won the general election and became the 80th governor of South Carolina.

South Carolina, United States

United States presidential election in Texas, 1880

The 1880 United States presidential election in Texas was held on November 2, 1880. Texas voters chose 8 electors to represent the state in the Electoral College, which chose the President and Vice President. Texas voted for the Democratic nominee Winfield S. Hancock, who received 64% of the vote. Texas was Hancock's fourth-strongest state. It was also the strongest state for Greenback candidate James B.

Texas, United States

United States presidential election in Pennsylvania, 1880

The 1880 United States presidential election in Pennsylvania took place on November 2, 1880, as part of the 1880 United States presidential election. Voters chose 29 representatives, or electors to the Electoral College, who voted for President and Vice President. Pennsylvania voted for the Republican nominee, James A. Garfield, over the Democratic nominee, Winfield Scott Hancock. Garfield won Pennsylvania by a margin of 4.27%.

Pennsylvania, United States

1880 United States presidential election in Michigan

The 1880 United States presidential election in Michigan took place on November 2, 1880, as part of the 1880 United States presidential election. Voters chose 11 electors to the Electoral College, which selected the president and vice president. Michigan voted for Republican nominees James A. Garfield of Ohio and his running mate Chester A. Arthur over Democratic candidates Winfield Scott Hancock of Pennsylvania and running mate William Hayden English and Greenback candidates James B.

Michigan, United States

1880 United States presidential election in Tennessee

The 1880 United States presidential election in Tennessee took place on November 2, 1880, as part of the 1880 United States presidential election. Voters chose 12 representatives, or electors, to the Electoral College, who voted for president and vice president. For over a century after the Civil War, Tennessee's white citizenry was divided according to partisan loyalties established in that war.

Tennessee, United States

1880 United States presidential election in Delaware

The 1880 United States presidential election in Delaware took place on November 2, 1880, as part of the 1880 United States presidential election. State voters chose three representatives, or electors, to the Electoral College, who voted for president and vice president. Delaware was won by General Winfield Scott Hancock (D–Pennsylvania), running with former Representative William Hayden English, with 51.53% of the popular vote, against Representative James A.

Delaware, United States

1880 United States presidential election in West Virginia

The 1880 United States presidential election in West Virginia took place on November 2, 1880, as part of the 1880 United States presidential election. State voters chose five representatives, or electors, to the Electoral College, who voted for president and vice president. West Virginia was won by General Winfield Scott Hancock (D–Pennsylvania), running with former Representative William Hayden English, with 50.95 percent of the popular vote, against Representative James Garfield (R-Ohio), running with the 10th chairman of the New York State Republican Executive Committee Chester A.

West Virginia, United States

1880 United States presidential election in Iowa

The 1880 United States presidential election in Iowa took place on November 2, 1880, as part of the 1880 United States presidential election. Voters chose 11 representatives, or electors to the Electoral College, who voted for president and vice president. Iowa voted for the Republican nominee, James A. Garfield, over the Democratic nominee, Winfield Scott Hancock. Garfield won the state by a margin of 24.19%.

Iowa, United States

1880 United States presidential election in Ohio

The 1880 United States presidential election in Ohio was held on November 2, 1880, as part of the 1880 United States presidential election. State voters chose 22 electors to the Electoral College, who voted for president and vice president. Ohio was narrowly won by the Republican Party candidate and native son, James A. Garfield, won the state with 51.73% of the popular vote.

Ohio, United States

1880 United States presidential election in Nebraska

The 1880 United States presidential election in Nebraska took place on November 2, 1880, as part of the 1880 United States presidential election. Voters chose three representatives, or electors to the Electoral College, who voted for president and vice president. Nebraska voted for the Republican nominee, James A. Garfield, over the Democratic nominee, Winfield Scott Hancock. Garfield won the state by a margin of 30.25%.

Nebraska, United States

1880 United States presidential election in New Jersey

The 1880 United States presidential election in New Jersey took place on November 2, 1880, as part of the 1880 United States presidential election. Voters chose nine representatives, or electors to the Electoral College, who voted for president and vice president. New Jersey voted for the Democratic nominee, Winfield Scott Hancock, over the Republican nominee, James A. Garfield. Hancock won the state by a very narrow margin of 0.82 percentage points.

New Jersey, United States

1880 Michigan gubernatorial election

The 1880 Michigan gubernatorial election was held on November 2, 1880. Republican nominee David Jerome defeated Democratic nominee Frederick M. Holloway with 50.66% of the vote.

Michigan, United States

1880 United States presidential election in North Carolina

The 1880 United States presidential election in North Carolina took place on November 2, 1880, as part of the 1880 United States presidential election. Voters chose ten representatives, or electors to the Electoral College, who voted for president and vice president. North Carolina voted for the Democratic candidates, Major General Winfield Scott Hancock and his running mate William Hayden English, over the Republican candidates, U.S.

North Carolina, United States

1880 Missouri State Treasurer election

The 1880 Missouri State Treasurer election was held on November 2, 1880, in order to elect the state treasurer of Missouri. Democratic nominee Phillip Edward Chappell defeated Republican nominee W. Q. Dallmyer, Greenback nominee John M. Snead and Independent candidate W. M. Lowry.

Missouri, United States

1880 North Carolina gubernatorial election

The 1880 North Carolina gubernatorial election was held on November 2, 1880. Incumbent Democrat Thomas Jordan Jarvis defeated Republican nominee Ralph P. Buxton with 51.32% of the vote.

North Carolina, United States

1880 Missouri Secretary of State election

The 1880 Missouri Secretary of State election was held on November 2, 1880, in order to elect the secretary of state of Missouri. Democratic nominee and incumbent secretary of state Michael Knowles McGrath defeated Republican nominee James C. Broadwell and Greenback nominee O. D. Jones.

Missouri, United States

1880 United States presidential election in New Hampshire

The 1880 United States presidential election in New Hampshire took place on November 2, 1880, as part of the 1880 United States presidential election. Voters chose five representatives, or electors to the Electoral College, who voted for president and vice president. New Hampshire voted for the Republican nominee, James A. Garfield, over the Democratic nominee, Winfield Scott Hancock. Garfield won the state by a narrow margin of 4.70%.

New Hampshire, United States

1880 United States presidential election in Vermont

The 1880 United States presidential election in Vermont took place on November 2, 1880, as part of the 1880 United States presidential election. Voters chose five representatives, or electors to the Electoral College, who voted for president and vice president. Vermont voted for the Republican nominee, James A. Garfield, over the Democratic nominee, Winfield Scott Hancock. Garfield won Vermont by a margin of 41.66%.

Vermont, United States

1880 Nebraska gubernatorial election

The 1880 Nebraska gubernatorial election was held on November 2, 1880, in order to elect the Governor of Nebraska. Incumbent Republican Governor of Nebraska Albinus Nance defeated Democratic nominee Thomas Tipton, who had formerly served as a Republican US Senator from Nebraska. On election day, Republican nominee Albinus Nance won re-election by a margin of 27,070 votes against his foremost opponent, Democratic nominee Thomas Tipton, thereby holding Republican control over the office of Governor.

Nebraska, United States

1880 Nebraska lieutenant gubernatorial election

The 1880 Nebraska lieutenant gubernatorial election was held on November 2, 1880, and featured incumbent Nebraska Lieutenant Governor Edmund C. Carns, a Republican, defeating Democratic nominee T. J. Hamilton as well as Greenback nominee Peter Lansing and former Democratic nominee Samuel H. Calhoun. Originally, the Democratic party had nominated Calhoun for lieutenant governor. However, on October 11, 1880, Calhoun withdrew his candidacy, and the Democratic state central committee appointed T.

Nebraska, United States

1880 United States presidential election in Massachusetts

The 1880 United States presidential election in Massachusetts took place on November 2, 1880, as part of the 1880 United States presidential election. Voters chose 13 representatives, or electors to the Electoral College, who voted for president and vice president. Massachusetts voted for the Republican nominee, James A. Garfield, over the Democratic nominee, Winfield Scott Hancock. Garfield won the state by a margin of 18.95%.

Massachusetts, United States

1880 United States presidential election in Nevada

The 1880 United States presidential election in Nevada took place on November 2, 1880, as part of the 1880 United States presidential election. State voters chose three representatives, or electors, to the Electoral College, who voted for president and vice president. Nevada was won by General Winfield Scott Hancock (D–Pennsylvania), running with former Representative William Hayden English, with 52.40% of the popular vote, against Representative James A.

Nevada, United States

1880 Missouri Attorney General election

The 1880 Missouri Attorney General election was held on November 2, 1880, in order to elect the attorney general of Missouri. Democratic nominee Daniel H. McIntyre defeated Republican nominee H. H. Harding and Greenback nominee A. McGindley.

Missouri, United States

1880 Illinois gubernatorial election

The 1880 Illinois gubernatorial election was held on November 2, 1880. Incumbent Republican Governor Shelby Moore Cullom defeated Democratic nominee Lyman Trumbull who won 50.56% of the vote. Cullom's victory was the seventh consecutive victory for the Republican Party. Republican John Marshall Hamilton was elected Lieutenant Governor of Illinois. At this time in Illinois history, the Lieutenant Governor was elected on a separate ballot from the governor.

Illinois, United States

1880 New Hampshire gubernatorial election

The 1880 New Hampshire gubernatorial election was held on November 2, 1880. Republican nominee Charles H. Bell defeated Democratic nominee Frank Jones with 51.57% of the vote.

New Hampshire, United States

1880 United States presidential election in Illinois

The 1880 United States presidential election in Illinois took place on November 2, 1880, as part of the 1880 United States presidential election. Voters chose 21 representatives, or electors to the Electoral College, who voted for president and vice president. Illinois voted for the Republican nominee, James A. Garfield, over the Democratic nominee, Winfield Scott Hancock. Garfield won the state by a margin of 6.55%.

Illinois, United States

1880 Kansas gubernatorial election

The 1880 Kansas gubernatorial election was held on November 2, 1880. Incumbent Republican John St. John defeated Democratic nominee Edmund G. Ross with 57.90% of the vote.

Kansas, United States

1880 Missouri lieutenant gubernatorial election

The 1880 Missouri lieutenant gubernatorial election was held on November 2, 1880, in order to elect the lieutenant governor of Missouri. Democratic nominee Robert Alexander Campbell defeated Republican nominee Milo Blair and Greenback nominee H. F. Fellows.

Missouri, United States

1880 United States presidential election in California

The 1880 United States presidential election in California was held on November 2, 1880, as part of the 1880 United States presidential election. State voters chose six representatives, or electors, to the Electoral College, who voted for president and vice president. California narrowly voted for the Democratic nominee, United States Army officer Winfield Scott Hancock, over the Republican nominee, Ohio representative James A. Garfield.

California, United States

1880 Florida gubernatorial election

The 1880 Florida gubernatorial election was held on November 2, 1880. Democratic nominee William D. Bloxham easily defeated Republican nominee Simon B. Conover with 54.90% of the vote.

Florida, United States

1880 United States presidential election in Missouri

The 1880 United States presidential election in Missouri took place on November 2, 1880, as part of the 1880 United States presidential election. Voters chose 15 representatives, or electors to the Electoral College, who voted for president and vice president. Missouri voted for the Democratic nominee, Winfield Scott Hancock, over the Republican nominee, James A. Garfield by a margin of 13.84%.

Missouri, United States

1880 United States presidential election in Kansas

The 1880 United States presidential election in Kansas took place on November 2, 1880, as part of the 1880 United States presidential election. Voters chose five representatives, or electors to the Electoral College, who voted for president and vice president. Kansas voted for the Republican nominee, James A. Garfield, over the Democratic nominee, Winfield Scott Hancock. Garfield won the state by a margin of 30.68 points.

Kansas, United States

1880 United States presidential election in Arkansas

The 1880 United States presidential election in Arkansas took place on November 2, 1880, as part of the 1880 United States presidential election. Voters chose six representatives, or electors, to the Electoral College, who voted for president and vice president. Arkansas voted for the Democratic nominee, Winfield Scott Hancock, over the Republican nominee, James A. Garfield by a margin of 17.47%.

Arkansas, United States

1880 United States presidential election in Florida

The 1880 United States presidential election in Florida took place on November 2, 1880, as part of the 1880 United States presidential election. State voters chose four representatives, or electors, to the Electoral College, who voted for president and vice president. Florida was won by General Winfield Scott Hancock (D–Pennsylvania), running with former Representative William Hayden English, with 54.17% of the popular vote, against Representative James Garfield (R-Ohio), running with the 10th chairman of the New York State Republican Executive Committee Chester A.

Florida, United States

1880 Missouri State Auditor election

The 1880 Missouri State Auditor election was held on November 2, 1880, in order to elect the state auditor of Missouri. Democratic nominee John Walker defeated Republican nominee L. A. Thompson and Greenback nominee A. C. Marquis.

Missouri, United States

1880 United States presidential election in Alabama

The 1880 United States presidential election in Alabama took place on November 2, 1880, as part of the nationwide presidential election. State voters chose ten representatives, or electors, to the Electoral College, who voted for president and vice president. Alabama was won by General Winfield Scott Hancock (D–Pennsylvania), running with former Representative William Hayden English, with 59.99% of the popular vote, against Representative James A.

Alabama, United States

1880 United States presidential election in Mississippi

The 1880 United States presidential election in Mississippi took place on November 2, 1880, as part of the 1880 United States presidential election. Mississippi voters chose eight representatives, or electors, to the Electoral College, who voted for president and vice president. Mississippi was won by General Winfield Scott Hancock (D–Pennsylvania), running with former Representative William Hayden English, with 64.71% of the popular vote, against Representative James A.

United States

1880 United States presidential election in Minnesota

The 1880 United States presidential election in Minnesota took place on November 2, 1880, as part of the 1880 United States presidential election. Voters chose five representatives, or electors to the Electoral College, who voted for president and vice president. Minnesota voted for the Republican nominee, James A. Garfield, over the Democratic nominee, Winfield Scott Hancock. Garfield won the state by a margin of 26.92%.

Minnesota, United States

1880 United States presidential election in Indiana

A presidential election was held in Indiana on November 2, 1880, as part of the 1880 United States presidential election. The Republican ticket of the U.S. representative from Ohio's 19th congressional district James A. Garfield and the chair of the New York Republican Party Chester A. Arthur defeated the Democratic ticket of the major general Winfield S. Hancock and the former U.S. representative from Indiana's 2nd congressional district William H.

Indiana, United States

1880 United States presidential election in Maryland

The 1880 United States presidential election in Maryland took place on November 2, 1880, as part of the 1880 United States presidential election. Voters chose eight representatives, or electors, to the Electoral College, who voted for president and vice president. Maryland voted for the Democratic nominee, Winfield Scott Hancock, over the Republican nominee, James A. Garfield by a margin of 8.82%.

Maryland, United States

1880 Illinois lieutenant gubernatorial election

The 1880 Illinois lieutenant gubernatorial election was held on November 2, 1880, in order to elect the lieutenant governor of Illinois. Republican nominee John Marshall Hamilton defeated Democratic nominee and incumbent member of the Illinois Senate Lewis Baldwin Parsons and Greenback nominee Andrew Blainey Adair.

Illinois, United States

1880 United States presidential election in Colorado

The 1880 United States presidential election in Colorado took place on November 2, 1880, as part of the 1880 United States presidential election. Voters chose three representatives, or electors to the Electoral College, who voted for president and vice president. Colorado voted for the Republican nominee, James A. Garfield, over the Democratic nominee, Winfield Scott Hancock. Garfield won the state by a margin of 5.23 points.

Colorado, United States

1880 United States presidential election in Maine

The 1880 United States presidential election in Maine took place on November 2, 1880, as part of the 1880 United States presidential election. Voters chose seven representatives, or electors to the Electoral College, who voted for president and vice president. Maine voted for the Republican nominee, James A. Garfield, over the Democratic nominee, Winfield Scott Hancock. Garfield won the state by a narrow margin of 6.14%.

Maine, United States

1880 United States presidential election in Louisiana

The 1880 United States presidential election in Louisiana took place on November 2, 1880, as part of the 1880 United States presidential election. Voters chose eight representatives, or electors to the Electoral College, who voted for president and vice president. Louisiana voted for the Democratic nominee, Winfield Scott Hancock, over the Republican nominee, James A. Garfield. Hancock won the state by a margin of 24.96%.

Louisiana, United States

1880 United States presidential election in Rhode Island

The 1880 United States presidential election in Rhode Island took place on November 2, 1880, as part of the 1880 United States presidential election. Voters chose four representatives, or electors to the Electoral College, who voted for president and vice president. Rhode Island voted for the Republican nominee, James A. Garfield, over the Democratic nominee, Winfield Scott Hancock. Garfield won the state by a margin of 25.37%.

Rhode Island, United States

1880 United States presidential election in South Carolina

The 1880 United States presidential election in South Carolina took place on November 2, 1880, as part of the 1880 United States presidential election. Voters chose 7 representatives, or electors to the Electoral College, who voted for president and vice president. South Carolina voted for the Democratic nominee, Winfield Scott Hancock, over the Republican nominee, James A. Garfield. Hancock won the state by a margin of 31.38%.

South Carolina, United States

1880 Colorado gubernatorial election

The 1880 Colorado gubernatorial election was held on November 2, 1880. Incumbent Republican Frederick Walker Pitkin defeated Democratic nominee John S. Hough with 53.28% of the vote.

Colorado, United States

1880 Connecticut gubernatorial election

The 1880 Connecticut gubernatorial election was held on November 2, 1880. Republican nominee Hobart B. Bigelow defeated Democratic nominee James E. English with 50.52% of the vote.

Connecticut, United States

1880 United States presidential election in Kentucky

The 1880 United States presidential election in Kentucky took place on November 2, 1880. All contemporary thirty-eight states were part of the 1880 United States presidential election. Voters chose twelve electors to the Electoral College, which selected the president and vice president.

Kentucky, United States

1880 United States presidential election in Connecticut

The 1880 United States presidential election in Connecticut took place in Connecticut on November 2, 1880, as part of the 1880 United States presidential election. Voters chose six representatives, or electors to the Electoral College, who voted for president and vice president. Connecticut voted for the Republican nominee, James A. Garfield, over the Democratic nominee, Winfield Scott Hancock by a narrow margin of 2.01%.

Connecticut, United States

1880 United States presidential election in Oregon

The 1880 United States presidential election in Oregon took place on November 2, 1880, as part of the 1880 United States presidential election. Voters chose three representatives, or electors to the Electoral College, who voted for president and vice president. Oregon voted for the Republican nominee, James A. Garfield, over the Democratic nominee, Winfield Scott Hancock. Garfield won the state by a narrow margin of 1.63%.

Oregon, United States

1880 Tennessee gubernatorial election

The 1880 Tennessee gubernatorial election was held on November 2, 1880, to elect the next governor of Tennessee. Incumbent Democratic governor Albert S. Marks did not seek re-election. Republican candidate Alvin Hawkins won the election with 42.57% of the vote. This was the first time that a Republican won against a Democrat in the state's history. The victory was largely due to a split between two factions of Democrats.

1880 Missouri gubernatorial election

The 1880 Missouri gubernatorial election was held on November 2, 1880, and resulted in a victory for the Democratic nominee, former Congressman Thomas Theodore Crittenden, over the Republican candidate, former Congressman David Patterson Dyer, and Greenback nominee Luman A. Brown. Missouri returned to electing its governor to a 4-year term, instead of a 2-year term.

1880 United States presidential election in Georgia

The 1880 United States presidential election in Georgia took place on November 2, 1880, as part of the wider United States presidential election. Voters chose 11 representatives, or electors, to the Electoral College, who voted for president and vice president. Following Reconstruction, Georgia would be the first former Confederate state to substantially disenfranchise its newly enfranchised freedmen and many poor whites, doing so in the early 1870s.

United States

1880 Texas gubernatorial election

The 1880 Texas gubernatorial election was held to elect the governor of Texas. Governor Oran Milo Roberts was re-elected to a second term in office over former Governor Edmund J. Davis.

United States

1880 Massachusetts gubernatorial election

The 1880 Massachusetts gubernatorial election was held on November 2.

United States

The great fire destroys a large part of Oulu's city center in Oulu Province, Finland

The great Oulu fire of 1882 was a conflagration that started in the basement of the pharmacy on the corner of Kirkkokatu and Pakkahuoneenkatu on the evening of 2 November, destroying 27 buildings along Hallituskatu and Pakkahuoneenkatu in downtown Oulu, Finland, amongst them the city-owned Seurahuone. The basement was used to store gasoline and other flammable materials, which led to the fire quickly raging out of control.

1885 Manchester City Council election

Elections to Manchester City Council were held on Monday, 2 November 1885. One third of the councillors seats were up for election, with each successful candidate to serve a three-year term of office. Owing to the extension of the city's boundaries, three new wards (Bradford, Harpurhey, and Rusholme) elected all of their councillors for the first time. The Liberal Party retained overall control of the council.

England, United Kingdom

Battle of Banjski Dol

The Battle of Banjski Dol was a battle of the Serbo-Bulgarian War that took place between the Bulgarian Dolnonevlyanski Detachment and the Serbian Šumadija Division on November 2, 1885.

1885 Liverpool City Council election

Elections to Liverpool City Council were held on Monday 2 November 1885. One third of the council seats were up for election, the term of office of each councillor being three years.

Battle of Odorovtsi

The Battle of Odorovtsi was one of the earliest battles of the Serbo-Bulgarian War and took place between the Bulgarian Smilovsky Detachment and the Serbian Cavalry Brigade on November 2, 1885.

United States House of Representatives elections in Florida, 1886

Elections to the United States House of Representatives in Florida were held November 2, 1886 for the 50th Congress.

Florida, United States

New Jersey gubernatorial election, 1886

The New Jersey gubernatorial election of 1886 was a race for Governor of New Jersey held on November 2, 1886. Democrat Robert Stockton Green defeated Republican nominee Benjamin Franklin Howey with 47.44% of the vote.

New Jersey, United States

United States House of Representatives elections in California, 1886

The United States House of Representatives elections in California, 1886 was an election for California's delegation to the United States House of Representatives, which occurred as part of the general election of the House of Representatives on November 2, 1886. Democrats gained one district.

California, United States

Pennsylvania gubernatorial election, 1886

The Pennsylvania gubernatorial election of 1886 occurred on November 2, 1886. Republican candidate James A. Beaver defeated Democratic candidate Chauncey Forward Black to become Governor of Pennsylvania.

Pennsylvania, United States

1886 New Hampshire gubernatorial election

The 1886 New Hampshire gubernatorial election was held on November 2, 1886. Republican nominee Charles H. Sawyer defeated Democratic nominee Thomas H. Cogswell with 48.86% of the vote.

New Hampshire, United States

1886 Michigan gubernatorial election

The 1886 Michigan gubernatorial election was held on November 2, 1886. Republican nominee Cyrus G. Luce defeated Fusion candidate George L. Yaple with 47.65% of the vote.

Michigan, United States

1886 Colorado gubernatorial election

The 1886 Colorado gubernatorial election was held on November 2, 1886. Democratic nominee Alva Adams defeated Republican nominee William H. Meyer with 49.66% of the vote.

Colorado, United States

1886 Massachusetts gubernatorial election

The 1886 Massachusetts gubernatorial election was held on November 2, 1886. Incumbent Republican governor George D. Robinson did not run for re-election to a fourth term in office. He was succeeded by his lieutenant governor Oliver Ames, who defeated Democratic former state senator John F. Andrew.

Massachusetts, United States

1886 Wisconsin gubernatorial election

The 1886 Wisconsin gubernatorial election was held on November 2, 1886. Republican nominee Jeremiah McLain Rusk defeated Democratic nominee Gilbert M. Woodward,People's nominee John Cochrane, and Prohibition nominee John Myers Olin with 46.53% of the vote.

Wisconsin, United States

1886 Nebraska lieutenant gubernatorial election

The 1886 Nebraska lieutenant gubernatorial election was held on November 2, 1886, and featured incumbent Nebraska Lieutenant Governor Hibbard H. Shedd, a Republican, defeating Democratic nominee Charles J. Bowlby as well as Prohibition Party nominee E. B. Graham and National Union Party nominee M. K. Lewis. The National Union Party was founded just prior to the election of 1886 and appears to have been a precursor to the later populist movement in Nebraska.

Nebraska, United States

1886 California lieutenant gubernatorial election

The 1886 California lieutenant gubernatorial election was held on November 2, 1886, in order to elect the lieutenant governor of California. Republican nominee Robert Waterman defeated Democratic nominee M. F. Tarpey, Prohibition nominee A. D. Boren and Independent candidate Horace Bell.

California, United States

1886 Minnesota Attorney General election

The 1886 Minnesota Attorney General election was held on November 2, 1886, in order to elect the attorney general of Minnesota. Republican nominee Moses E. Clapp defeated Democratic nominee John H. Ives and Prohibition nominee W.M. Hatch.

Minnesota, United States

1886 Nebraska gubernatorial election

The 1886 Nebraska gubernatorial election was held on November 2, 1886.

Nebraska, United States

1886 Minnesota State Auditor election

The 1886 Minnesota State Auditor election was held on November 2, 1886, in order to elect the state auditor of Minnesota. Republican nominee and incumbent state auditor William W. Braden defeated Democratic nominee Gustave A. Lundberg and Prohibition nominee Hiram W. Allen.

Minnesota, United States

1886 Delaware gubernatorial election

The 1886 Delaware gubernatorial election was held on November 2, 1886. Incumbent Democratic Governor Charles C. Stockley was barred from seeking a second consecutive term in office. Former Congressman Benjamin T. Biggs won the Democratic nomination to succeed Stockley. The Republican Party, which was weak and practically nonexistent in the state at the time, did not run a candidate for Governor.

Delaware, United States

1886 Connecticut gubernatorial election

The 1886 Connecticut gubernatorial election was held on November 2, 1886. Republican nominee Phineas C. Lounsbury defeated Democratic nominee Edward S. Cleveland, who received 46.18% of the vote, despite Cleveland winning the popular vote with 47.73%. As a result, the Republican-controlled Connecticut General Assembly had to vote for the second consecutive time to elect a governor; The law at the time specified that if no candidate received a majority, the state legislature would decide the election.

Connecticut, United States

1886 Minnesota lieutenant gubernatorial election

The 1886 Minnesota lieutenant gubernatorial election was held on November 2, 1886, in order to elect the lieutenant governor of Minnesota. Republican nominee and incumbent member of the Minnesota Senate Albert E. Rice defeated Democratic nominee and former member of the Minnesota House of Representatives John Frank and Prohibition nominee James P. Pinkham.

Minnesota, United States

1886 Nevada gubernatorial election

The 1886 Nevada gubernatorial election was held on November 2, 1886. Republican nominee Charles C. Stevenson defeated incumbent Democratic Governor Jewett W. Adams with 52.41% of the vote.

Nevada, United States

1886 Minnesota Secretary of State election

The 1886 Minnesota Secretary of State election was held on November 2, 1886, in order to elect the Secretary of State of Minnesota. Republican nominee and former secretary of state Hans Mattson defeated Democratic nominee Luther Jaeger and Prohibition nominee C.A. Bierce.

Minnesota, United States

1886 Kansas gubernatorial election

The 1886 Kansas gubernatorial election was held on November 2, 1886. Incumbent Republican John Martin defeated Democratic nominee Thomas Moonlight with 54.74% of the vote.

Kansas, United States

1886 California gubernatorial election

The 1886 California gubernatorial election was held on November 2, 1886, to elect the governor of California. Washington Bartlett won a narrow plurality of the votes to become the state's 16th governor. For the first time since 1863, the incumbent party retained control of the governor's mansion. Bartlett's term as governor would prove to be the second-shortest in the state's history: he died only eight months into his term on September 17, 1887.

1886 New York City mayoral election

An election for Mayor of New York City was held on November 2, 1886. Candidates included four-term former state assemblyman Theodore Roosevelt, economist Henry George, and five-term U.S. Representative Abram Hewitt. Roosevelt, at age 28, would have been the youngest mayor in New York City history had he been elected. The election saw many Republican voters swing their support to Hewitt.

1886 Tennessee gubernatorial election

The 1886 Tennessee gubernatorial election was held on November 2, 1886. Democratic nominee Robert Love Taylor defeated his brother, Republican nominee Alfred A. Taylor with 53.52% of the vote. The gubernatorial campaign is remembered for the Taylor brothers' relatively light-hearted political banter and entertaining speeches. Canvassing together, they spent the first part of each campaign stop "cussing out each other's politics" and telling stories and the second part playing fiddle tunes while the crowd danced.

1886 Minnesota gubernatorial election

The 1886 Minnesota gubernatorial election was held on November 2, 1886, to elect the governor of Minnesota. Incumbent Lucius Frederick Hubbard did not seek a third term. This was the first gubernatorial election held in Minnesota in an even-numbered year.

1886 Texas gubernatorial election

The 1886 Texas gubernatorial election was held to elect the Governor of Texas. Lawrence Sullivan Ross was elected in a landslide over opposition from the Republican and Prohibition parties.

United States

1891 Manchester City Council election

Elections to the Manchester City Council were held on Monday, 2 November 1891. One third of the councillors seats were up for election, with each successful candidate to serve a three-year term of office. The council remained under no overall control.

England, United Kingdom

1893 Ohio gubernatorial election

The 1893 Ohio gubernatorial election was held on November 2, 1893. Incumbent Republican William McKinley defeated Democratic nominee Lawrence T. Neal with 51.86% of the vote.

Ohio, United States

1896 Manchester City Council election

Elections to Manchester City Council were held on Monday, 2 November 1896. One third of the councillors seats were up for election, with each successful candidate to serve a three-year term of office. The council remained under no overall control.

England, United Kingdom

Virginia gubernatorial election, 1897

The 1897 Virginia gubernatorial election was held on November 2, 1897 to elect the governor of Virginia.

Virginia, United States

1897 Iowa gubernatorial election

The 1897 Iowa gubernatorial election was held on November 2, 1897. Republican nominee L. M. Shaw defeated Democratic nominee Frederick Edward White with 51.27% of the vote.

Iowa, United States

1897 Ohio gubernatorial election

The 1897 Ohio gubernatorial election was held on November 2, 1897. Incumbent Republican Asa S. Bushnell defeated Democratic nominee Horace L. Chapman with 50.28% of the vote.

Ohio, United States

1897 New York City Municipal Assembly election

An election was held to fill the Municipal Assembly of the newly created City of Greater New York on November 2, 1897. The charter of the new city had created a bicameral Municipal Assembly, consisting of an upper Council and a lower Board of Aldermen. Each chamber was elected from specially-made districts. In addition, the president of the Council was elected in a separate election on the same day.

New York City, United States

1897 Maryland Comptroller election

The 1897 Maryland comptroller election was held on November 2, 1897, in order to elect the comptroller of Maryland. Republican nominee Phillips Lee Goldsborough defeated Democratic nominee and incumbent member of the Maryland Senate Thomas Alexander Smith, Prohibition nominee James W. Frizzell and Socialist Labor nominee William Whipkey. As of 2022, this is the last time that a Republican was elected as the Comptroller of Maryland.

Maryland, United States

1897 New York City Council President election

An election was held in New York City to election the President of its Council on November 2, 1897. The charter of the new City of Greater New York had created a bicameral Municipal Assembly, comprising an upper Council and a lower Board of Aldermen. The Council president was elected citywide while the Board of Aldermen elected its own president.

New York City, United States

1897 Iowa Senate election

In the 1897 Iowa State Senate elections Iowa voters elected state senators to serve in the twenty-seventh Iowa General Assembly. Elections were held in 21 of the state senate's 50 districts. State senators serve four-year terms in the Iowa State Senate. A statewide map of the 50 state Senate districts in the 1897 elections is provided by the Iowa General Assembly here. The 1897 elections occurred before primary elections were established in Iowa by the Primary Election Law in 1907. The general election took place on November 2, 1897.

Iowa, United States

1897 Massachusetts gubernatorial election

The 1897 Massachusetts gubernatorial election was held on November 2, 1897. Incumbent governor Roger Wolcott was re-elected to a second term in office over George F. Williams, who was nominated for the third consecutive election.

Massachusetts, United States

Siege of Ladysmith

The Siege of Ladysmith was a protracted engagement in the Second Boer War, taking place between 2 November 1899 and 28 February 1900 at Ladysmith, Natal.

Ladysmith, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

1899 Ohio gubernatorial election

The 1899 Ohio gubernatorial election was held on November 2, 1899. Republican nominee George K. Nash defeated Democratic nominee John R. McLean with 45.94% of the vote.

Ohio, United States

1902 Alabama gubernatorial election

The 1902 Alabama gubernatorial election took place on November 2, 1902, in order to elect the governor of Alabama. It was the first Alabama gubernatorial election in which the governor was elected for a four-year term; prior to 1902 the governor was elected to a two-year term. Incumbent Democrat William D. Jelks was running for election to his first full term; he had succeeded William J.

Alabama, United States

1903 Ohio gubernatorial election

The 1903 Ohio gubernatorial election was held on November 2, 1903. Republican nominee Myron T. Herrick defeated Democratic nominee Tom L. Johnson with 54.89% of the vote.

Ohio, United States

1903 Manchester City Council election

Elections to Manchester City Council were held on Monday, 2 November 1903. One third of the councillors seats were up for election, with each successful candidate to serve a three-year term of office. The council remained under no overall control.

England, United Kingdom

1903 Liverpool City Council election

Elections to Liverpool City Council were held on Monday 2 November 1903. Wavertree West was a new ward with 1 seat elected. All three seats in each of the Wavertree and West Derby wards were contested. This was the first Liverpool City Council election that the Liverpool Protestant Party took part. Protestant candidates stood in four wards, Breckfield, Garston, Kirkdale and St. Domingo.

1908 Manchester City Council election

Elections to Manchester City Council were held on Monday, 2 November 1908. One third of the councillors seats were up for election, with each successful candidate to serve a three-year term of office. The Conservative Party gained overall control of the council from no overall control.

England, United Kingdom

1908 Liverpool City Council election

Elections to Liverpool City Council were held on Monday 2 November 1908.

1908 Newfoundland general election

The 1908 Newfoundland general election was held on November 2, 1908 to elect members of the 21st General Assembly of Newfoundland in the Dominion of Newfoundland. The seats were split evenly between the Liberal Party and the new Newfoundland People's Party formed by Edward Morris after he resigned from the Liberal government in 1907 and joined with the opposition.

Virginia gubernatorial election, 1909

The 1909 Virginia gubernatorial election was held on November 2, 1909 to elect the governor of Virginia.

Virginia, United States

Philippine Assembly elections, 1909

The Philippine Assembly elections were held in the Philippines on November 2, 1909.

Philippines

1909 Aberdeen Corporation election

An election to the Aberdeen Corporation was held on 2 November 1909, alongside municipal elections across Scotland. 11 of the corporation's 34 seats were up for election, although only 3 were contested. This election continued the 'Water Question,' debating whether the town's drinking water supply should be pulled from the River Dee or the River Avon.

Scotland, United Kingdom

1909 United States gubernatorial elections

United States gubernatorial elections were held on November 2, 1909, in three states. Virginia holds its gubernatorial elections in odd numbered years, every 4 years, following the United States presidential election year. Massachusetts and Rhode Island at this time held gubernatorial elections every year. They would abandon this practice in 1920 and 1912, respectively.

United States

1909 Rhode Island gubernatorial election

The 1909 Rhode Island gubernatorial election was held on November 2, 1909. Incumbent Republican Aram J. Pothier defeated Democratic nominee Olney Arnold with 57.00% of the vote.

Rhode Island, United States

1909 Massachusetts gubernatorial election

The 1909 Massachusetts gubernatorial election was held on November 2, 1909. Incumbent Governor Republican Eben S. Draper was re-elected, defeating Democratic nominee James H. Vahey with 48.64% of the vote.

Massachusetts, United States

1909 San Francisco mayoral election

The 1909 San Francisco mayoral election was held on November 2, 1909. P. H. McCarthy was elected with 45% of the vote.

Battle of Lule Burgas

The Battle of Lule Burgas (Turkish: Lüleburgaz Muharebesi) or Battle of Luleburgas – Bunarhisar (Bulgarian: Битка при Люлебургас – Бунархисар, Turkish: Lüleburgaz – Pınarhisar Muharebesi) took place between the Kingdom of Bulgaria and the Ottoman Empire and was the bloodiest battle of the First Balkan War. The battle took place from 28 October to 2 November 1912.

Bulgaria defeats the Ottoman Empire in the Battle of Lule Burgas, the bloodiest battle of the First Balkan War, which opens her way to Constantinople.

1913 All-Ireland Senior Hurling Championship final

The 1913 All-Ireland Senior Hurling Championship Final was the 26th All-Ireland Final and the culmination of the 1913 All-Ireland Senior Hurling Championship, an inter-county hurling tournament for the top teams in Ireland. The match was held at Croke Park, Dublin, on 2 November 1913, between Kilkenny, represented by a club side from Mooncoin, and Tipperary, represented by club side Toomevara.

Ireland

1913 Svenska Mästerskapet final

The 1913 Svenska Mästerskapet final was played on 2 November 1913 between the thirteenth-time finalists Örgryte IS and the sixth-time finalists Djurgårdens IF. The match decided the winner of 1913 Svenska Mästerskapet, the football cup to determine the Swedish champions. Örgryte IS won their eleventh title with a 3–2 victory at Walhalla IP in Gothenburg.

1913 Italian general election

General elections were held in Italy on 26 October 1913, with a second round of voting on 2 November. The Liberals (the former Ministeriali) narrowly retained an absolute majority in the Chamber of Deputies, while the Radical Party emerged as the largest opposition bloc. Both groupings did particularly well in Southern Italy, while the Italian Socialist Party gained eight seats and was the largest party in Emilia-Romagna.

This entry records the second round, as dated in the source infobox.

1914 Manchester City Council election

Elections to Manchester City Council were scheduled to be held on Monday, 2 November 1914. One third of the councillors seats were up for election, with each successful candidate to serve a three-year term of office. However, due to the outbreak of the First World War none of the seats were contested. Annual local elections were suspended from 1915 to 1919.

England, United Kingdom

1914 United States Senate election in Maryland

The 1914 United States Senate election in Maryland was held on November 2, 1914. Incumbent Democratic U.S. Senator John Walter Smith was re-elected to a second term in office over Republican Edward Carrington Jr. This was the first regularly scheduled election held in Maryland following the passage of the Seventeenth Amendment to the United States Constitution, which required direct election of Senators.

Maryland, United States

1914 United States House of Representatives election in Arizona

The 1914 United States House of Representatives elections in Arizona was held on Tuesday November 2, 1914 to elect the state's sole at-large representative. incumbent democrat, Carl Hayden won re-election by a landslide margin of 57.59%, winning every county in the state with over 60 percent of the vote. Primary elections were held on September 8, 1914.

Arizona, United States

Battle of Armentières

The Battle of Armentières (also Battle of Lille) was fought by German and Franco-British forces in northern France in October 1914, during reciprocal attempts by the armies to envelop the northern flank of their opponent, which has been called the Race to the Sea. Troops of the British Expeditionary Force (BEF) moved north from the Aisne front in early October and then joined in a general advance with French troops further south, pushing German cavalry and Jäger back towards Lille until 19 October.

This entry records the event's end date, as given in the source infobox.

France

Battle of La Bassée

The Battle of La Bassée was fought by German and Franco-British forces in northern France in October 1914, during reciprocal attempts by the contending armies to envelop the northern flank of their opponent, which has been called the Race to the Sea. The 6th Army took Lille before a British force could secure the town and the 4th Army attacked the exposed British flank further north at Ypres.

This entry records the event's end date, as given in the source infobox.

Second Russian invasion of East Prussia (1914)

The offensive of the Russian armies in October 1914 with the aim of capturing East Prussia after in Battle of Augustów (1914).

This entry records the event's end date, as given in the source infobox.

Battle of Messines (1914)

The Battle of Messines was fought in October 1914 between the armies of the German Empire against the British Empire and France, as part of what came to be called the Race to the Sea: reciprocal attempts by the German and Entente armies to attack beyond the northern flank of their opponent. The attempts to turn the northern flank led to several meeting engagements until the North Sea left neither side with a flank to aim at.

This entry records the event's end date, as given in the source infobox.

1915 Massachusetts gubernatorial election

The 1915 Massachusetts gubernatorial election took place on November 2, 1915. The Republican nominee, Samuel W. McCall defeated the incumbent Democratic Governor David I. Walsh, with 46.97% of the vote. Primary elections took place on September 21, 1915.

Massachusetts, United States

1915 Mississippi gubernatorial election

The 1915 Mississippi gubernatorial election took place on November 2, 1915, to elect the Governor of Mississippi. Incumbent Democrat Earl L. Brewer was term-limited, and could not run for reelection to a second term. As was common at the time, the Democratic candidate won in a landslide in the general election, so therefore the Democratic primary was the real contest, and winning the primary was considered tantamount to election.

Mississippi, United States

1915 Maryland Attorney General election

The 1915 Maryland attorney general election was held on November 2, 1915, in order to elect the attorney general of Maryland. Democratic nominee Albert Ritchie defeated Republican nominee Albert A. Doub, Prohibition nominee N. Irvin Gressitt, Socialist nominee Paul Braun and Labor nominee Frank N.H. Lang.

Maryland, United States

1915 Maryland Comptroller election

The 1915 Maryland comptroller election was held on November 2, 1915, in order to elect the comptroller of Maryland. Democratic nominee Hugh A. McMullen defeated Republican nominee Robert F. Duer, Prohibition nominee Thomas E. Watkins, Socialist nominee Julius V. Porstman and Labor nominee Israel Merwitz.

Maryland, United States

1915 Kentucky gubernatorial election

The 1915 Kentucky gubernatorial election was held on November 2, 1915. Democratic nominee Augustus Owsley Stanley narrowly defeated Republican nominee Edwin P. Morrow by 471 votes.

Third Battle of Gaza

The Third Battle of Gaza was fought on the night of 1/2 November 1917 between British and Ottoman forces during the Sinai and Palestine Campaign of World War I, and came after the Egyptian Expeditionary Force (EEF) victory at the Battle of Beersheba had ended the Stalemate in Southern Palestine. The fighting occurred at the beginning of the Southern Palestine Offensive, and together with attacks on Hareira and Sheria on 6–7 November and the continuing Battle of Tel el Khuweilfe which had been launched by General Edmund Allenby on 1 November, it eventually broke the Gaza to Beersheba line defended by the Yildirim Army Group.

Gaza City, Israel

Balfour Declaration

The Balfour Declaration (2 November 1917) was a public statement issued by the British Government in 1917 during the First World War announcing its support for the establishment of a "national home for the Jewish people" in Palestine, then an Ottoman region with a small Jewish minority among an overwhelming Arab majority, mostly Muslim but also including Christians.

Palestine

The Military Revolutionary Committee of the Petrograd Soviet, in charge of preparation and carrying out the Russian Revolution, holds its first meeting

The Petrograd Soviet of Workers' and Soldiers' Deputies (Russian: Петроградский совет рабочих и солдатских депутатов, Petrogradsky soviet rabochih i soldatskikh deputatov) was a city council of Petrograd (Saint Petersburg), the capital of Russia at the time. For brevity, it is usually called the Petrograd Soviet (Russian: Петроградский совет, Petrogradsky soviet).

Lansing–Ishii Agreement

The Lansing–Ishii Agreement (石井・ランシング協定, Ishii-Ranshingu Kyōtei) was a diplomatic note signed in Washington between the United States and Imperial Japan on 2 November 1917 over their disputes with regard to China. Both parties agreed to respect the independence and territorial integrity of China and to follow the principle of equal opportunity for commerce and industry in that country. The United States recognized Japan had special interests in certain areas, especially Manchuria.

The Lansing–Ishii Agreement (石井・ランシング協定, Ishii-Ranshingu Kyōtei) was a diplomatic note signed in Washington between the United States and Imperial Japan on 2 November 1917 over their disputes with regard to China.

Battle of Valenciennes (1918)

The Battle of Valenciennes was part of the Hundred Days Offensive at the end of World War I. Occurring on 1 and 2 November 1918, it resulted in the capture of Valenciennes from the Germans by Canadian and British forces. Sergeant Hugh Cairns, was awarded the Victoria Cross for conspicuous bravery during the fighting.

France

1918 Alabama gubernatorial election

The 1918 Alabama gubernatorial election took place on November 2, 1918, to elect the governor of Alabama. Democratic incumbent Charles Henderson was term-limited, and could not seek a second consecutive term.

Alabama, United States

United States presidential election in Vermont, 1920

The 1920 United States Presidential Election in Vermont took place on November 2, 1920 as part of the 1920 United States Presidential Election which was held throughout all contemporary 48 states. Voters chose 4 representatives, or electors to the Electoral College, who voted for President and Vice President. Vermont voted overwhelmingly for the Republican nominee, Senator Warren G. Harding of Ohio, over the Democratic nominee, Governor James M. Cox of Ohio. Harding ran with Governor Calvin Coolidge of Massachusetts, while Cox ran with Assistant Secretary of the Navy Franklin D. Roosevelt of New York.

Vermont, United States

United States presidential election in California, 1920

The 1920 United States presidential election in California took place on November 2, 1920, as part of the 1920 General Election in which all 48 states participated. California voters chose 9 electors to represent them in the Electoral College via a popular vote pitting Democratic nominee James M. Cox and his running mate, Assistant Secretary of the Navy Franklin Roosevelt, against Republican challenger U.S. Senator Warren G. Harding and his running mate, Governor Calvin Coolidge. Warren Harding carried California in a landslide, winning with 66.20% of the vote to James Cox's 24.28%.

California, United States

Minnesota gubernatorial election, 1920

The 1920 Minnesota gubernatorial election took place on November 2, 1920. Republican Party of Minnesota candidate J. A. O. Preus defeated Independent challenger's Henrik Shipstead and the Mayor of St. Paul, Laurence C. Hodgson. Shipstead narrowly lost to Preus in the Republican primary of that year and challenged him in the general, beating the Democratic nominee but coming far short of winning the general. Shipstead would soon join the Farmer–Labor Party, which didn't officially participate in this election, and would become the first party member to win statewide under that banner as Senator in 1922.

Minnesota, United States

United States presidential election in New York, 1920

The 1920 United States presidential election in New York took place on November 2, 1920. All contemporary 48 states were part of the 1920 United States presidential election. New York voters chose 45 electors to the Electoral College, which selected the President and Vice President. New York was won by Republican Senator Warren G. Harding of Ohio, who was running against Democratic Governor James M. Cox of Ohio. Harding's running mate was Governor Calvin Coolidge of Massachusetts, while Cox ran with Assistant Secretary of the Navy Franklin D. Roosevelt of New York. Also running that year was Socialist candidate Eugene V.

New York, United States

United States presidential election in Virginia, 1920

The 1920 United States presidential election in Virginia took place on November 2, 1920 throughout the 48 contiguous states. Voters chose 12 representatives, or electors to the Electoral College, who voted for President and Vice President. This was also the first presidential election after the passage of the Nineteenth Amendment, which granted women the right to vote throughout the United States, including Virginia. Virginia voted for the Democratic nominee, former Ohio Governor James M. Cox, over the Republican nominee, Ohio Senator Warren G. Harding. Harding ultimately won the national election with 60.32% of the vote.

Virginia, United States

United States presidential election in Washington (state), 1920

The 1920 United States presidential election in Washington took place on November 2, 1920 as part of the 1920 General Election in which all 48 states participated. Washington voters chose 7 electors to represent them in the Electoral College via a popular vote pitting Democratic nominee James M. Cox and his running mate, Assistant Secretary of the Navy Franklin Roosevelt, against Republican challenger U.S. Senator Warren G. Harding and his running mate, Governor Calvin Coolidge. Warren Harding took Washington in a landslide, defeating Cox with a 138,839 vote margin.

Washington, United States

Missouri gubernatorial election, 1920

The Missouri gubernatorial election of 1920 was Missouri's thirtieth gubernatorial election. The election was held on November 2, 1920 and resulted in a victory for the Republican nominee, Arthur M. Hyde, over the Democratic candidate, John M. Atkinson, and several other candidates representing minor parties. This was the first Missouri gubernatorial election in which more than one million votes were cast, mostly a result of the increased turnout compared to previous elections, due to the 1919 passage and August 18, 1920 ratification of the Nineteenth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution, giving women the right to vote.

Missouri, United States

United States presidential election, 1920

The United States presidential election of 1920 was the 34th quadrennial presidential election, held on Tuesday, November 2, 1920. The Republicans nominated newspaper publisher and Ohio Senator Warren G. Harding, while the Democrats chose newspaper publisher and Ohio Governor James M. Cox. Incumbent President Woodrow Wilson, a Democrat, in poor health, chose not to run for a third term. Former president Theodore Roosevelt had been the front runner for the Republican nomination, but his health collapsed in 1918. He died in January 1919, leaving no obvious heir to his progressive legacy.

United States

United States presidential election in New Mexico, 1920

The 1920 United States presidential election in New Mexico took place on November 2, 1920. All 48 States were part of the United States presidential election. New Mexico voters chose three electors to represent them in the Electoral College, which voted for President and Vice President. New Mexico was won by Ohio Senator Warren G. Harding, in a strong 10 point lead against Ohio Governor James M. Cox. While the Farmer-Labor Party was the leading third-party in New Mexico, the election was spearheaded by both parties attacking Eugene V. Debs of the Socialist Party, and a call for a return to political normalcy in the wake of World War I.

New Mexico, United States

United States presidential election in Minnesota, 1920

The 1920 United States presidential election in Minnesota took place on November 2, 1920 in Minnesota as part of the 1920 United States presidential election. The Republican candidate, U.S. Senator Warren G. Harding of Ohio won the state over former Ohio governor James M. Cox by a margin of 376,427 votes, or 51.16%. Nationally, Harding won the election, with 404 electoral votes and a landslide 26.17% lead over Cox in the popular vote. Cox did not win a single state north of the Mason-Dixon line. Nationally, Harding's victory in 1920 still holds the record for the greatest margin of victory in any United States presidential election held since James Monroe's uncontested re-election in 1820.

Minnesota, United States

Montana gubernatorial election, 1920

The 1920 Montana gubernatorial election took place on November 2, 1920. Incumbent Governor of Montana Sam V. Stewart, who was first elected Governor in 1912 and 1916, declined to run for re-election. To replace him, former United States Senator Joseph M. Dixon won the Republican primary, which was closely contested. In the general election, he faced Burton K. Wheeler, the former United States Attorney for the District of Montana and the Democratic nominee. Ultimately, Dixon defeated Wheeler by a wide margin to win his first and only term as governor.

Montana, United States

Arizona gubernatorial election, 1920

The 1920 Arizona gubernatorial election took place on November 2, 1920 for the post of the Governor of Arizona. Thomas Campbell won a second term in office, winning a full majority of the popular vote for the first time in three consecutive elections. He beat the sole challenger, Secretary of State Mit Simms. This would be the last office Campbell would win, while Sims would return in the 1930s to win several terms in his old offices of Treasurer and Secretary of State Thomas Campbell was sworn in for his second term on January 3, 1921.

Arizona, United States

United States presidential election in New Jersey, 1920

The 1920 United States presidential election in New Jersey took place on November 2, 1920. All contemporary 48 states, were part of the 1920 United States presidential election. New Jersey voters chose 14 electors to the Electoral College, which selected the President and Vice President. New Jersey was won in a landslide by the Republican nominees, Senator Warren G. Harding of Ohio and his running mate Governor Calvin Coolidge of Massachusetts. Harding and Coolidge defeated the Democratic nominees, Governor James M. Cox of Ohio and his running mate Assistant Secretary of the Navy Franklin D. Roosevelt of New York.

New Jersey, United States

United States presidential election in Massachusetts, 1920

The 1920 United States presidential election in Massachusetts took place on November 2, 1920 as part of the 1920 United States presidential election, which was held throughout all contemporary 48 states. Voters chose 18 representatives, or electors to the Electoral College, who voted for President and Vice President. Massachusetts was won in a landslide by Republican Senator Warren G. Harding of Ohio, who was running against Democratic Governor James M. Cox of Ohio. Harding's running mate was Governor Calvin Coolidge of Massachusetts, while Cox ran with Assistant Secretary of the Navy Franklin D. Roosevelt of New York.

Massachusetts, United States

United States Senate special election in Virginia, 1920

The 1920 United States Senate special election in Virginia was held on November 2, 1920. Appointed Democratic Senator Carter Glass defeated Republican J. R. Pollard and was elected to finish the term of Democrat Thomas S. Martin, who died the previous year. Glass and fellow Senator Claude A. Swanson were the first U.S. Senators to be elected by popular vote (Martin ran unopposed in 1918) following the passage of the 17th Amendment.

Virginia, United States

United States presidential election in Montana, 1920

The 1920 United States presidential election in Montana took place on November 2, 1920 throughout the continuous 48 states. Voters chose 4 representatives, or electors to the Electoral College, who voted for President and Vice President. Montana overwhelmingly voted for the Republican nominee, Senator Warren G. Harding, over the Democratic nominee, Ohio Governor James M. Cox. Harding won Montana by a landslide margin of 29.08%.

Montana, United States

Vermont gubernatorial election, 1920

The Vermont gubernatorial election of 1920 took place on November 2, 1920. Incumbent Republican Percival W. Clement, per the "Mountain Rule", did not run for re-election to a second term as Governor of Vermont. Republican candidate James Hartness defeated Democratic candidate Fred C. Martin to succeed him.

Vermont, United States

South Carolina gubernatorial election, 1920

The 1920 South Carolina gubernatorial election was held on November 2, 1920 to select the governor of the state of South Carolina. Governor Robert Archer Cooper faced no opposition in the Democratic primary nor the general election to win a second two-year term as governor.

South Carolina, United States

United States Senate election in Vermont, 1920

The 1920 United States Senate election in Vermont took place on November 2, 1920. Incumbent Republican William P. Dillingham successfully ran for re-election to another term in the United States Senate, defeating Democratic candidate Howard E. Shaw. Dillingham died in July 1923, vacating the seat until a special election could be held in November 1923.

Vermont, United States

West Virginia gubernatorial election, 1920

The 1920 West Virginia gubernatorial election took place on November 2, 1920, to elect the governor of West Virginia.

West Virginia, United States

United States House of Representatives elections in California, 1920

The United States House of Representatives elections in California, 1920 was an election for California's delegation to the United States House of Representatives, which occurred as part of the general election of the House of Representatives on November 2, 1920. Republicans picked up two Democratic-held districts and defeated the lone Prohibition Party incumbent.

California, United States

United States presidential election in Pennsylvania, 1920

The 1920 United States presidential election in Pennsylvania took place on November 2, 1920 throughout the continuous 48 states. Voters chose 38 representatives, or electors to the Electoral College, who voted for President and Vice President. Pennsylvania overwhelmingly voted for the Republican nominee, Senator Warren G. Harding, over the Democratic nominee, Ohio Governor James M. Cox. Harding won Pennsylvania by a landslide margin of 38.56%.

Pennsylvania, United States

United States Senate election in Pennsylvania, 1920

The 1920 United States Senate election in Pennsylvania was held on November 2, 1920. Incumbent Republican U.S. Senator Boies Penrose successfully sought re-election to another term, defeating Democratic nominee John A. Farrell.

Pennsylvania, United States

United States presidential election in Wisconsin, 1920

The 1920 United States presidential election in Wisconsin was held on November 2, 1920. Wisconsin voters chose thirteen electors to the Electoral College, who voted for President and Vice President. Republican Party candidate Warren G. Harding won the state with 71% of the popular vote, winning Wisconsin's thirteen electoral votes.

Wisconsin, United States

1920 United States presidential election in Illinois

The 1920 United States presidential election in Illinois took place on November 2, 1920, as part of the 1920 United States presidential election. State voters chose 29 representatives, or electors, to the Electoral College, who voted for president and vice president.

Illinois, United States

1920 United States gubernatorial elections

United States gubernatorial elections were held in 1920, in 35 states, concurrent with the House, Senate elections and presidential election, on November 2, 1920. Elections took place on September 13 in Maine. In Massachusetts, the governor was elected to a two-year term for the first time, instead of a one-year term. Every governorship mirrored the presidential results in their state.

United States

1920 United States presidential election in Nebraska

The 1920 United States presidential election in Nebraska took place on November 2, 1920, as part of the 1920 United States presidential election which was held throughout all contemporary 48 states. Voters chose eight representatives, or electors to the Electoral College, who voted for president and vice president. Nebraska voted strongly for Republican nominee, Senator Warren G. Harding of Ohio, over the Democratic nominee, Governor James M.

Nebraska, United States

1920 United States presidential election in Missouri

The 1920 United States presidential election in Missouri took place on November 2, 1920, as part of the 1920 United States presidential election. Voters chose 18 representatives, or electors, to the Electoral College, who voted for president and vice president. The Republican candidate, Warren G. Harding, won the state of Missouri and collected its 18 electoral votes.

Missouri, United States

1920 Tennessee gubernatorial election

The 1920 Tennessee gubernatorial election was held on November 2, 1920. Republican nominee Alfred A. Taylor, brother of former governor Robert Love Taylor, defeated Incumbent Democratic governor Albert H. Roberts with 54.9% of the vote. Roberts alienated a significant portion of his party by enacting unpopular tax reforms and helping ratify the 19th Amendment (which gave women the right to vote).

Tennessee, United States

1920 United States presidential election in Idaho

The 1920 United States presidential election in Idaho took place on November 2, 1920, as part of the 1920 United States presidential election. State voters chose four representatives, or electors, to the Electoral College, who voted for president and vice president. At state level, Idaho had begun in 1902 to be very much a one-party Republican state, which it has largely remained since apart from the New Deal era of the 1930s and 1940s.

Idaho, United States

1920 United States presidential election in Maine

The 1920 United States presidential election in Maine took place on November 2, 1920, as part of the 1920 United States presidential election which was held throughout all contemporary 48 states. Voters chose six representatives, or electors to the Electoral College, who voted for president and vice president. Maine voted for Republican nominee, Senator Warren G. Harding of Ohio, over the Democratic nominee, Governor James M.

Maine, United States

1920 Ohio gubernatorial election

The 1920 Ohio gubernatorial election was held on November 2, 1920. Republican nominee Harry L. Davis defeated Democratic nominee A. Victor Donahey with 51.91% of the vote.

Ohio, United States

1920 Connecticut gubernatorial election

The 1920 Connecticut gubernatorial election was held on November 2, 1920. Republican nominee Everett J. Lake defeated Democratic nominee Rollin U. Tyler with 63.04% of the vote.

Connecticut, United States

1920 United States Senate election in Iowa

The 1920 United States Senate election in Iowa was held on November 2, 1920. Incumbent Senator Albert B. Cummins was re-elected to a third term in office, defeating challenges from Smith W. Brookhart in the Republican primary and Claude R. Porter in the general election.

Iowa, United States

1920 United States presidential election in South Carolina

The 1920 United States presidential election in South Carolina took place on November 2, 1920, as part of the 1920 United States presidential election which was held throughout all contemporary 48 states. Voters chose 9 representatives, or electors to the Electoral College, who voted for president and vice president. South Carolina voted for the Democratic nominee, Governor James M. Cox of Ohio, over Republican nominee, Senator Warren G.

South Carolina, United States

1920 United States presidential election in Florida

The 1920 United States presidential election in Florida, was held on November 2, 1920. Voters chose six representatives, or electors to the Electoral College, who voted for the president and vice-president. Ever since the disfranchisement of blacks at the beginning of the 1890s, Florida had been a one-party state ruled by the Democratic Party.

Florida, United States

1920 Arkansas gubernatorial election

The 1920 Arkansas gubernatorial election was held on November 2, 1920, in order to elect the Governor of Arkansas. Democratic nominee and former member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Arkansas's 3rd district Thomas Chipman McRae defeated Republican nominee Wallace Townsend.

Arkansas, United States

1920 United States Senate election in Oklahoma

The 1920 United States Senate election in Oklahoma took place on November 2, 1920. Incumbent Democratic Senator Thomas Gore ran for re-election to a third term. However, he was defeated in the Democratic primary by Congressman Scott Ferris. In the general election, Ferris faced fellow Congressman John W. Harreld, the Republican nominee. Likely helped by Republican presidential nominee Warren G. Harding's victory in Oklahoma over Democratic nominee James M.

Oklahoma, United States

1920 Minnesota lieutenant gubernatorial election

The 1920 Minnesota lieutenant gubernatorial election took place on November 2, 1920. Republican Party of Minnesota candidate Louis L. Collins defeated Independent challenger George H. Mallon and Minnesota Democratic Party candidate James P. McDonnell. Mallon was the nominee of the young Minnesota Farmer-Labor Party. However, the Farmer-Labor nominees for governor and lieutenant governor in the general election of 1920 were unable to use the Farmer-Labor party designation, and ran as Independents instead.

Minnesota, United States

1920 United States Senate election in Connecticut

The 1920 United States Senate election in Connecticut was held on November 2, 1920. Incumbent Senator Frank B. Brandegee was re-elected to a second term in office over Democratic U.S. Representative Augustine Lonergan.

Connecticut, United States

1920 United States presidential election in West Virginia

The 1920 United States presidential election in West Virginia took place on November 2, 1920, as part of the 1920 United States presidential election which was held throughout all contemporary 48 states. Voters chose eight representatives, or electors to the Electoral College, who voted for president and vice president. West Virginia voted for the Republican nominee, Ohio Senator Warren G. Harding, over the Democratic nominee, Ohio Governor James M.

West Virginia, United States

1920 New Hampshire gubernatorial election

The 1920 New Hampshire gubernatorial election was held on November 2, 1920. Republican nominee Albert O. Brown defeated Democratic nominee Charles E. Tilton with 59.59% of the vote.

New Hampshire, United States

1920 United States presidential election in Arizona

The 1920 United States presidential election in Arizona took place on November 2, 1920, as part of the 1920 United States presidential election in which all 48 states participated. Arizona voters chose three electors to represent them in the Electoral College via a popular vote pitting Democratic nominee James M. Cox and his running mate, Assistant Secretary of the Navy Franklin Roosevelt, against Republican challenger U.S.

Arizona, United States

1920 United States presidential election in New Hampshire

The 1920 United States presidential election in New Hampshire took place on November 2, 1920, as part of the 1920 United States presidential election which was held throughout all contemporary 48 states. Voters chose four representatives, or electors, to the Electoral College, who voted for president and vice president. New Hampshire voted for Republican nominee, Senator Warren G. Harding of Ohio, over the Democratic nominee, Governor James M.

New Hampshire, United States

1920 United States House of Representatives elections

The 1920 United States House of Representatives elections were elections for the United States House of Representatives to elect members to serve in the 67th United States Congress. They were held for the most part on November 2, 1920, while Maine held its on September 13. They coincided with the election of President Warren G.

United States

1920 Missouri Attorney General election

The 1920 Missouri Attorney General election was held on November 2, 1920, in order to elect the attorney general of Missouri. Republican nominee Jesse W. Barrett defeated Democratic nominee Willis H. Meredith, Farmer-Worker nominee Julian Andersen and Socialist Labor nominee George Hartwig.

Missouri, United States

1920 United States Senate election in Kentucky

The 1920 United States Senate election in Kentucky took place on November 2, 1920. Democratic Senator J. C. W. Beckham ran for re-election to a second term in office but was defeated by Republican attorney Richard P. Ernst.

Kentucky, United States

1920 United States presidential election in Michigan

The 1920 United States presidential election in Michigan took place on November 2, 1920, as part of the 1920 United States presidential election. Voters chose 15 representatives, or electors, to the Electoral College, who voted for president and vice president. Since the Panic of 1893 and the Populist movement, Michigan had been a rigidly one-party polity dominated by the Republican Party.

Michigan, United States

1920 New York gubernatorial election

The 1920 New York gubernatorial election took place on November 2, 1920, to elect the Governor and Lieutenant Governor of New York, concurrently with elections to the United States Senate in other states and elections to the United States House of Representatives and various state and local elections. Despite losing reelection Al Smith would regain the governorship following his victory in the 1922 New York gubernatorial election and later win the nomination as the Democratic candidate in the 1928 Presidential Election.

New York, United States

1920 United States presidential election in Texas

The 1920 presidential election in Texas was part of the 1920 United States presidential election in which all contemporary forty-eight states voted on November 2, 1920. State voters chose 20 electors, or representatives to the Electoral College, who voted for president and vice president.

Texas, United States

1920 Massachusetts gubernatorial election

The 1920 Massachusetts gubernatorial election was held on November 2, 1920. This was the first election in which the governor was elected to a two-year term, following the adoption of amendments to the state constitution proposed by the state constitutional convention of 1917–18.

Massachusetts, United States

1920 United States presidential election in Mississippi

The 1920 United States presidential election in Mississippi took place on November 2, 1920, as part of the 1920 United States presidential election which was held throughout all contemporary 48 states. Voters chose 10 representatives, or electors to the Electoral College, who voted for president and vice president. In Mississippi, voters voted for electors individually instead of as a slate, as in the other states.

Mississippi, United States

1920 United States presidential election in Nevada

The 1920 United States presidential election in Nevada took place on November 2, 1920, as part of the 1920 United States presidential election which was held throughout all contemporary 48 states. Voters in Nevada chose three electors to the Electoral College, who voted for president and vice president. Nevada voted for Republican nominee, Senator Warren G. Harding of Ohio, over the Democratic nominee, Governor James M.

Nevada, United States

1920 United States House of Representatives election in New Mexico

The 1920 United States House of Representatives election in New Mexico was held on November 2, 1920, to elect the state's at-large representative. Incumbent Republican Benigno C. Hernández chose not to run for re-election to a third term. This was the first time republicans won this district in back to back elections. Montoya under performed Warren G. Harding's performance in the concurrent presidential election by about 5 percentage points.

New Mexico, United States

1920 Missouri Secretary of State election

The 1920 Missouri Secretary of State election was held on November 2, 1920, in order to elect the secretary of state of Missouri. Republican nominee Charles Becker defeated Democratic nominee and incumbent secretary of state John Leo Sullivan, Socialist nominee David S. Landis, Farmer-Worker nominee Dan Richmond and Socialist Labor nominee Charles Sheffler.

Missouri, United States

1920 United States presidential election in Kansas

The 1920 United States presidential election in Kansas was held on November 2, 1920, as part of the 1920 United States presidential election. Kansas voters chose ten electors to the Electoral College, who voted for president and vice president. Kansas voted for the Republican nominee, Ohio Senator Warren G. Harding, over the Democratic nominee, Ohio Governor James M. Cox.

Kansas, United States

1920 United States presidential election in Iowa

The 1920 United States presidential election in Iowa took place on November 2, 1920, as part of the 1920 United States presidential election which was held throughout all contemporary 48 states. Voters chose 13 representatives, or electors to the Electoral College, who voted for president and vice president. Iowa voted for the Republican nominee, Senator Warren G. Harding of Ohio, over the Democratic nominee, Governor James M.

Iowa, United States

1920 United States presidential election in Colorado

The 1920 United States presidential election in Colorado was held on November 2, 1920, as part of the 1920 United States presidential election. State voters chose six electors to the Electoral College, who voted for president and vice president.

Colorado, United States

1920 United States presidential election in Indiana

A presidential election was held in Indiana on November 2, 1920, as part of the 1920 United States presidential election. The Republican ticket of the junior U.S. senator from Ohio Warren G. Harding and the governor of Massachusetts Calvin Coolidge defeated the Democratic ticket of the governor of Ohio James M. Cox and the assistant secretary of the Navy Franklin D. Roosevelt.

Indiana, United States

1920 North Dakota gubernatorial election

The 1920 North Dakota gubernatorial election was held on November 2, 1920. Incumbent Republican Lynn Frazier defeated Democratic nominee James Francis Thaddeus O'Connor with 51.01% of the vote.

North Dakota, United States

1920 Iowa gubernatorial election

The 1920 Iowa gubernatorial election was held on November 2, 1920. Republican nominee Nathan E. Kendall defeated Democratic nominee Clyde L. Herring with 58.66% of the vote.

Iowa, United States

1920 Nebraska lieutenant gubernatorial election

The 1920 Nebraska lieutenant gubernatorial election was held on November 2, 1920, and featured incumbent Nebraska Lieutenant Governor Pelham A. Barrows, a Republican, defeating Democratic nominee Cass G. Barns as well as Independent Robert D. Mousel.

Nebraska, United States

1920 United States Senate election in South Dakota

The 1920 United States Senate election in South Dakota took place on November 2, 1920. Incumbent Democratic Senator Edwin S. Johnson declined to seek re-election to a second term. In the Democratic primary, attorney Ulysses Simpson Grant Cherry defeated former State Senator Louis Napoleon Crill and former U.S. Marshal Tom Taubman, while in the Republican primary, Governor Peter Norbeck defeated former State Supreme Court Justice Dick Haney.

South Dakota, United States

1920 United States Senate election in Indiana

The 1920 United States Senate election in Indiana took place on November 2, 1920. Incumbent Republican Senator James E. Watson was re-elected to a full term in office over Thomas Taggart in a rematch of the 1916 special election for the same seat.

Indiana, United States

1920 North Carolina gubernatorial election

The 1920 North Carolina gubernatorial election was held on November 2, 1920. Democratic nominee Cameron A. Morrison defeated Republican nominee John J. Parker with 57.2% of the vote. Both were attorneys in private practice at the time.

North Carolina, United States

1920 United States Senate election in Wisconsin

The 1920 United States Senate election in Wisconsin was held on November 2, 1920. Incumbent senator Irvine Lenroot, who had been elected to complete the unexpired term of Paul O. Husting, was re-elected to a full term in office.

Wisconsin, United States

1920 United States Senate election in Arizona

The 1920 United States Senate election in Arizona took place on November 2, 1920. Incumbent Democratic U.S. Senator Marcus A. Smith ran for reelection to a third term, but was defeated by former Delegate to the U.S. House of Representatives from the Arizona Territory Ralph H. Cameron in the general election. Cameron would become the first Republican elected to the office of U.S.

Arizona, United States

1920 Kansas gubernatorial election

The 1920 Kansas gubernatorial election was held on November 2, 1920. Incumbent Republican Henry Justin Allen defeated Democratic nominee Jonathan M. Davis with 58.44% of the vote.

Kansas, United States

1920 Michigan gubernatorial election

The 1920 Michigan gubernatorial election was held on November 2, 1920. Republican nominee Alex J. Groesbeck defeated Democratic nominee Woodbridge N. Ferris with 66.43% of the vote.

Michigan, United States

1920 Minnesota Attorney General election

The 1920 Minnesota Attorney General election was held on November 2, 1920, in order to elect the attorney general of Minnesota. Republican nominee and incumbent attorney general Clifford L. Hilton defeated Independent candidate Thomas V. Sullivan and Democratic nominee Raymond A. McQuat.

Minnesota, United States

1920 United States presidential election in North Carolina

The 1920 United States presidential election in North Carolina took place on November 2, 1920, as part of the 1920 United States presidential election, which was held throughout all contemporary forty-eight states. Voters chose twelve representatives, or electors to the Electoral College, who voted for president and vice president. Like all former Confederate states, North Carolina would during its "Redemption" develop a politics based upon Jim Crow laws, disfranchisement of its African-American population and dominance of the Democratic Party.

North Carolina, United States

1920 United States presidential election in North Dakota

The 1920 United States presidential election in North Dakota took place on November 2, 1920, as part of the 1920 United States presidential election which was held throughout all contemporary 48 states. Voters chose five representatives, or electors to the Electoral College, who voted for president and vice president. North Dakota voted for Republican nominee, Senator Warren G. Harding of Ohio, over the Democratic nominee, Governor James M.

North Dakota, United States

1920 United States presidential election in Tennessee

The 1920 United States presidential election in Tennessee took place on November 2, 1920, as part of the 1920 United States presidential election. Tennessee voters chose 12 representatives, or electors, to the Electoral College, who voted for president and vice president. For over a century after the Civil War, Tennessee was divided according to political loyalties established in that war.

Tennessee, United States

1920 United States presidential election in Louisiana

The 1920 United States presidential election in Louisiana took place on November 2, 1920, as part of the 1920 United States presidential election. Voters chose ten representatives, or electors to the Electoral College, who voted for president and vice president. Ever since the passage of a new constitution in 1898, Louisiana had been a one-party state dominated by the Democratic Party.

Louisiana, United States

1920 Rhode Island gubernatorial election

The 1920 Rhode Island gubernatorial election was held on November 2, 1920. Republican nominee Emery J. San Souci defeated Democratic nominee Edward M. Sullivan with 64.64% of the vote.

Rhode Island, United States

1920 Illinois lieutenant gubernatorial election

The 1920 Illinois lieutenant gubernatorial election was held on November 2, 1920. It saw Republican nominee Fred E. Sterling win a landslide victory.

Illinois, United States

1920 United States presidential election in Alabama

The 1920 United States presidential election in Alabama took place on November 2, 1920, as part of the 1920 general election, in which all 48 states participated. Alabama voters chose twelve electors to represent them in the Electoral College via popular vote pitting Democratic nominee James M. Cox and his running mate, Assistant Secretary of the Navy Franklin Roosevelt, against Republican challenger U.S. Senator Warren G.

Alabama, United States

1920 United States House of Representatives election in Arizona

The 1920 United States House of Representatives elections in Arizona was held on Tuesday November 2, 1920 to elect the state's sole at-large representative. Incumbent democrat, Carl Hayden won re-election to a sixth term with 58 percent of the vote. Both nominees were unopposed in their primary elections which were held on September 7, 1920.

Arizona, United States

1920 Delaware gubernatorial election

The 1920 Delaware gubernatorial election was held on November 2, 1920. Incumbent Republican Governor John G. Townsend Jr. declined to seek re-election. At the Republican convention, former State Representative William D. Denney, the frontrunner for the nomination, received the Party's endorsement for Governor without difficulty—though some opposition to his candidacy arose before the convention. The Democratic contest was more lively, with several prospective candidates in the mix.

Delaware, United States

1920 United States Senate election in Kansas

The 1920 United States Senate election in Kansas was held on November 2, 1920. Incumbent Republican Senator Charles Curtis ran for re-election to his second consecutive term, and his third term overall. He was challenged by former Governor George H. Hodges, the Democratic nominee, and defeated him in a landslide as Republican presidential nominee Warren G. Harding won the state by a similar margin.

Kansas, United States

1920 Missouri lieutenant gubernatorial election

The 1920 Missouri lieutenant gubernatorial election was held on November 2, 1920. Republican nominee Hiram Lloyd defeated Democratic nominee Carter M. Buford with 54.49% of the vote.

Missouri, United States

1920 United States presidential election in Utah

The 1920 United States presidential election in Utah took place on November 2, 1920. All contemporary forty-eight states took part as part of the 1920 United States presidential election, and the state voters selected four electors to the Electoral College, who voted for president and vice president. This was the first presidential election to feature as a distinct voting unit Daggett County, the newest and least populous of Utah's current twenty-nine counties.

Utah, United States

1920 United States presidential election in Oregon

The 1920 United States presidential election in Oregon took place on November 2, 1920. All contemporary 48 states were part of the 1920 United States presidential election. Voters chose five electors to the Electoral College, who selected the president and vice president. This is the earliest presidential election in Oregon to include all 36 of the state's present counties.

Oregon, United States

1920 Utah gubernatorial election

The 1920 Utah gubernatorial election was held on November 2, 1920. Republican nominee Charles R. Mabey defeated Democratic nominee Thomas N. Taylor with 58.17% of the vote. This would be the last time a Republican was elected Governor of Utah until 1948.

Utah, United States

1920 United States presidential election in Wyoming

The 1920 United States presidential election in Wyoming took place on November 2, 1920, as part of the 1920 United States presidential election. State voters chose three representatives, or electors, to the Electoral College, who voted for president and vice president. Wyoming was won by Republican Ohio Senator Warren G.

Wyoming, United States

1920 Colorado gubernatorial election

The 1920 Colorado gubernatorial election was held on November 2, 1920. Incumbent Republican Oliver Henry Shoup defeated Democratic nominee James M. Collins with 59.55% of the vote.

Colorado, United States

1920 United States Senate election in Maryland

The 1920 United States Senate election in Maryland was held on November 2, 1920. Incumbent Democratic U.S. Senator John Walter Smith ran for re-election to a third term in office, but was beaten by Republican Ovington Weller.

Maryland, United States

1920 United States Senate election in North Carolina

The 1920 United States Senate election in North Carolina was held on November 2, 1920. Incumbent Democratic Senator Lee Slater Overman was re-elected to a fourth term in office, defeating Republican A. E. Holton.

North Carolina, United States

1920 South Dakota gubernatorial election

The 1920 South Dakota gubernatorial election was held on November 2, 1920. Incumbent Republican Governor Peter Norbeck declined to run for re-election, instead choosing to run for the U.S. Senate. Lieutenant Governor William H. McMaster won the Republican primary and advanced to the general election, where he faced Nonpartisan League candidate Mark P. Bates and former State Senator William W. Howes, the Democratic nominee.

South Dakota, United States

1920 Missouri State Auditor election

The 1920 Missouri State Auditor election was held on November 2, 1920, in order to elect the state auditor of Missouri. Republican nominee and incumbent state auditor George Ernst Hackman defeated Democratic nominee and incumbent State Treasurer of Missouri George H. Middelkamp, Socialist nominee Roy F. Smalley, Farmer-Worker nominee A. R. Smith and Socialist Labor nominee Frederick Spalti.

Missouri, United States

1920 United States presidential election in Rhode Island

The 1920 United States presidential election in Rhode Island took place on November 2, 1920, as part of the 1920 United States presidential election which was held throughout all contemporary 48 states. Voters chose five representatives, or electors to the Electoral College, who voted for president and vice president. Rhode Island voted for Republican nominee, Senator Warren G. Harding of Ohio, over the Democratic nominee, Governor James M.

Rhode Island, United States

1920 United States Senate election in Colorado

The 1920 United States Senate election in Colorado took place on November 2, 1920. Incumbent Democratic Senator Charles S. Thomas initially declined to run for re-election, and State Supreme Court Justice Tully Scott won the Democratic nomination to succeed him, facing off against former Leadville Mayor Samuel D. Nicholson, the Republican nominee. However, in October 1920, Thomas announced that he would run for re-election as an independent due to his opposition to the League of Nations.

Colorado, United States

1920 United States presidential election in Maryland

The 1920 United States presidential election in Maryland took place on November 2, 1920, as part of the 1920 United States presidential election which was held throughout all contemporary 48 states. Voters chose eight representatives, or electors to the Electoral College, who voted for president and vice president. With its history as a slave state and substantial historic secessionist support, Maryland had been strongly Democratic during the Third Party System despite having Federalist and Whig tendencies under previous systems.

Maryland, United States

1920 United States presidential election in Ohio

The 1920 United States presidential election in Ohio was held on November 2, 1920, as part of the 1920 United States presidential election. State voters chose 24 electors to the Electoral College, who voted for president and vice president. Both major-party presidential nominees were from Ohio and each held a statewide elected office there at the time of the presidential election. The Republican candidate, U.S.

Ohio, United States

1920 Nebraska gubernatorial election

The 1920 Nebraska gubernatorial election was held on November 2, 1920, and featured incumbent Governor Samuel R. McKelvie, a Republican, defeating Democratic nominee, former Governor John H. Morehead, and progressive-backed independent candidate, York Mayor Arthur G. Wray, to win a second and final two-year term in office.

Nebraska, United States

1920 Missouri State Treasurer election

The 1920 Missouri State Treasurer election was held on November 2, 1920, in order to elect the state treasurer of Missouri. Republican nominee Lorenzo Dow Thompson defeated Democratic nominee John H. Stone, Socialist nominee James R. Stewart, Farmer-Worker nominee Clayton H. Johnson and Socialist Labor nominee William Veal.

Missouri, United States

1920 Texas gubernatorial election

The 1920 Texas gubernatorial election was held on November 2, 1920 in order to elect the Governor of Texas. Former Democratic state representative Pat Morris Neff won comfortably in a four-way race against Republican nominee J. G. Culbertson, American Party of Texas nominee T. H. McGregor, and Black and Tan Republican nominee Hickerson Capers.

Texas, United States

1920 United States presidential election in Delaware

The 1920 United States presidential election in Delaware took place on November 2, 1920. All contemporary 48 states were part of the 1920 United States presidential election. State voters chose three electors to the Electoral College, which selected the president and vice president. Delaware was won by the Republican nominee, Senator Warren G. Harding of Ohio, over the Democratic nominee, Governor James M. Cox of Ohio.

Delaware, United States

1920 United States Senate election in Ohio

The 1920 United States Senate special election in Ohio was held on November 2, 1920. Incumbent Republican Senator Warren G. Harding did not run for re-election, opting instead to run for President of the United States. Republican Governor Frank B. Willis defeated William Alexander Julian in the race for the open seat.

Ohio, United States

1920 United States presidential election in South Dakota

The 1920 United States presidential election in South Dakota took place on November 2, 1920, as part of the 1920 United States presidential election in which all contemporary forty-eight states participated. Voters chose five electors, or representatives to the Electoral College, who voted for president and vice president.

South Dakota, United States

1920 United States Senate election in Illinois

The 1920 United States Senate election in Illinois took place on November 2, 1920. Incumbent Republican senator Lawrence Yates Sherman opted to retire rather than seeking reelection. Fellow Republican William B. McKinley was elected to succeed him in office.

Illinois, United States

1920 Minnesota Secretary of State election

The 1920 Minnesota Secretary of State election was held on November 2, 1920, in order to elect the Secretary of State of Minnesota. Republican nominee Mike Holm defeated Farmer–Labor nominee Lily J. Anderson, Democratic nominee Frank C. Burmaster, Socialist nominee John H. Hirt and National nominee John M. Copeland.

Minnesota, United States

1920 United States presidential election in Oklahoma

The 1920 United States presidential election in Oklahoma took place on November 2, 1920, as part of the 1920 United States presidential election which was held throughout all contemporary 48 states. Voters chose ten representatives, or electors to the Electoral College, who voted for president and vice president. In its early years, Oklahoma was a “Solid South” Democratic state whose founding fathers like "Alfalfa Bill" Murray and Charles N.

Oklahoma, United States

1920 New Mexico gubernatorial election

The 1920 New Mexico gubernatorial election was held on November 2, 1920. Incumbent Republican Governor Octaviano Ambrosio Larrazolo was defeated for renomination. Republican candidate Merritt C. Mechem defeated Democratic nominee Richard H. Hanna with 51.26% of the vote. Otero County and Union County both backed a Republican gubernatorial candidate for the first time, but would not do so again until 1950 and 1938, respectively.

New Mexico, United States

1920 United States presidential election in Connecticut

The 1920 United States presidential election in Connecticut took place on November 2, 1920, as part of the 1920 United States presidential election which was held throughout all contemporary 48 states. Voters chose seven representatives, or electors to the Electoral College, who voted for president and vice president. Connecticut voted for Republican nominee, Senator Warren G. Harding of Ohio, over the Democratic nominee, Governor James M.

Connecticut, United States

1920 Indiana gubernatorial election

The 1920 Indiana gubernatorial election was held on November 2, 1920. Republican nominee Warren T. McCray defeated Democratic nominee Carleton B. McCulloch with 54.63% of the vote.

Indiana, United States

1920 Florida gubernatorial election

The 1920 Florida gubernatorial election was held on November 2, 1920. Democratic nominee Cary A. Hardee defeated Republican nominee George E. Gay with 77.94% of the vote.

Florida, United States

1920 Wisconsin gubernatorial election

The 1920 Wisconsin gubernatorial election was held on November 2, 1920. Primary elections were held on September 7, 1920. Republican candidate John J. Blaine won the election with 52.98% of the vote, winning his first of three terms as Governor of Wisconsin. Blaine defeated Democratic Party candidate Robert McCoy, Socialist candidate William Coleman and Prohibition Party candidate Henry H. Tubbs.

Wisconsin, United States

1920 United States presidential election in Arkansas

The 1920 United States presidential election in Arkansas took place on November 2, 1920, as part of the 1920 United States presidential election in which all 48 states participated. State voters chose nine electors to represent them in the Electoral College via a popular vote pitting Democratic nominee James M. Cox and his running mate, Assistant Secretary of the Navy Franklin Roosevelt, against Republican challenger U.S.

Arkansas, United States

1920 United States presidential election in Kentucky

The 1920 United States presidential election in Kentucky took place on November 2, 1920, as part of the 1920 United States presidential election. Voters chose thirteen representatives, or electors to the Electoral College, who voted for president and vice president.

Kentucky, United States

1920 Illinois gubernatorial election

The 1920 Illinois gubernatorial election was held on November 2, 1920. Incumbent first-term Republican Governor Frank Orren Lowden declined to stand for re-election. He was an unsuccessful candidate for the Republican nomination for U.S. President at the 1920 Republican National Convention. Republican nominee Len Small defeated Democratic nominee James Hamilton Lewis with 58.78% of the vote.

Illinois, United States

1920 United States Senate election in North Dakota

The 1920 United States Senate election in North Dakota took place on November 2, 1920. Incumbent Republican Senator Asle Gronna ran for re-election to a third term. However, he was narrowly defeated in the Republican primary by Edwin F. Ladd, the President of the North Dakota Agricultural College, who had been endorsed by the Nonpartisan League. In the general election, Ladd was opposed by H.

North Dakota, United States

1920 Georgia gubernatorial election

The 1920 Georgia gubernatorial election was held on November 2, 1920, in order to elect the Governor of Georgia. Democratic nominee and former United States Senator from Georgia Thomas W. Hardwick ran unopposed and subsequently won the election.

United States

1920 Washington gubernatorial election

The 1920 Washington gubernatorial election was held on November 2, 1920. Incumbent Republican Louis F. Hart defeated Farmer–Labor nominee Robert Bridges with 52.74% of the vote.

1920 United States presidential election in Georgia

The 1920 United States presidential election in Georgia took place on November 2, 1920, as part of the wider United States presidential election. Voters chose 14 representatives, or electors, to the Electoral College, who voted for president and vice president. With the exception of a handful of historically Unionist North Georgia counties – chiefly Fannin but also to a lesser extent Pickens, Gilmer and Towns – Georgia since the 1880s had been a one-party state dominated by the Democratic Party.

United States

1920 United States Senate election in New York

The United States Senate election of 1920 in New York was held on November 2, 1920. Incumbent Republican Senator James Wolcott Wadsworth Jr. was re-elected to a second term over Democratic Lieutenant Governor Harry C. Walker.

1920 United States Senate election in Washington

The 1920 United States Senate election in Washington was held on November 2, 1920. Incumbent Republican U.S. Senator Wesley Livsey Jones was re-elected to a third term in office over Farmer-Labor nominee Clemens J. France and former Seattle mayor George F. Cotterill.

1920 United States Senate elections

The 1920 United States Senate elections were elections for the United States Senate that coincided with the presidential election of Warren G. Harding. The 32 seats of Class 3 were contested in regular elections, and special elections were held to fill vacancies. Democrat Woodrow Wilson's unpopularity allowed Republicans to win races across the country, winning ten seats from the Democrats and providing them with an overwhelming 59-to-37 majority.

United States

1920 Idaho gubernatorial election

The 1920 Idaho gubernatorial election was held on Tuesday November 2, to elect the Governor of Idaho. Incumbent Governor D. W. Davis defeated Democratic Candidate Ted A. Walters with 52.97% of the vote.

United States

1920 Iowa Senate election

The 1920 Iowa Senate elections took place as part of the biennial 1920 United States elections. Iowa voters elected state senators in 29 of the senate's 50 districts. State senators serve four-year terms in the Iowa Senate. A statewide map of the 50 state Senate districts in the 1920 elections is provided by the Iowa General Assembly here.

United States

1925 Manchester City Council election

Elections to Manchester City Council were held on Monday, 2 November 1925. One third of the councillors seats were up for election, with each successful candidate to serve a three-year term of office. The Conservative Party retained overall control of the council.

England, United Kingdom

1925 Emperor's Cup final

1925 Emperor's Cup Final was the fifth final of the Emperor's Cup competition. The final was played at Meiji Jingu Gaien Stadium in Tokyo on November 2, 1925. Rijo Shukyu-Dan won the championship.

Tokyo, Japan

1925 Liverpool City Council election

Elections to Liverpool City Council were held on 2 November 1925. One third of the council seats were up for election. The term of office for each councillor being three years. Eight of the thirty-seven seats up for election were uncontested.

Arizona gubernatorial election, 1926

The 1926 Arizona gubernatorial election took place on November 2, 1926. Despite being a Democratic year generally, Hunt barely managed to be re-elected against his Republican opponent Elias Clark. Hunt had been governor for around 11 out of the State of Arizona's 14 years, coupled with his age and with issues regarding the Colorado River Compact, he was running out of steam. Despite that Hunt narrowly prevailed and won. Governor W. P. Hunt was sworn in for a 6th term as Governor on January 3, 1927.

Arizona, United States

Pennsylvania gubernatorial election, 1926

The Pennsylvania gubernatorial election of 1926 occurred on November 2, 1926. Incumbent Republican governor Gifford Pinchot was not a candidate for re-election. Republican candidate John Fisher defeated Democratic candidate Eugene C. Bonniwell to become Governor of Pennsylvania.

Pennsylvania, United States

Vermont gubernatorial election, 1926

The Vermont gubernatorial election of 1926 took place on November 2, 1926. Incumbent Republican Franklin S. Billings, per the "Mountain Rule", did not run for re-election to a second term as Governor of Vermont. Republican candidate John E. Weeks defeated Democratic candidate Herbert C. Comings to succeed him.

Vermont, United States

Minnesota gubernatorial election, 1926

The 1926 Minnesota gubernatorial election took place on November 2, 1926. Republican Party of Minnesota candidate Theodore Christianson defeated Farmer–Labor Party challenger Magnus Johnson.

Minnesota, United States

United States Senate election in Vermont, 1926

The 1926 United States Senate election in Vermont took place on November 2, 1926. Republican Porter H. Dale successfully ran for re-election to a full term in the United States Senate, defeating Democratic candidate James E. Kennedy.

Vermont, United States

United States House of Representatives elections in California, 1926

The United States House of Representatives elections in California, 1926 was an election for California's delegation to the United States House of Representatives, which occurred as part of the general election of the House of Representatives on November 2, 1926. Republicans gained one seat in a special election held on August 31, 1926, after incumbent Democrat John E. Raker died.

California, United States

United States Senate special election in Massachusetts, 1926

The United States Senate special election of 1926 in Massachusetts was held on November 2, 1926, with Democratic David I. Walsh defeating Incumbent Republican U.S Senator William Morgan Butler who was appointed after the death of Republican Senator Henry Cabot Lodge, Walsh returned to the U.S Senate for a 2-year term.

Massachusetts, United States

California gubernatorial election, 1926

The California gubernatorial election, 1926 was held on November 2, 1926.

California, United States

1926 United States gubernatorial elections

United States gubernatorial elections were held in 1926, in 33 states, concurrent with the House and Senate elections, on November 2, 1926. Elections took place on October 5 in Arkansas, and September 13 in Maine. In South Carolina, the governor was elected to a four-year term for the first time, instead of a two-year term.

United States

1926 United States Senate special election in Indiana

The 1926 United States Senate special election in Indiana was held on November 2, 1926, to complete the unexpired term of Senator Samuel M. Ralston, who died on October 14, 1925. Interim Republican Senator Arthur Raymond Robinson, who had been appointed to fill the seat, was re-elected to finish the term over Democrat Evans Woollen.

Indiana, United States

1926 Maryland Attorney General election

The 1926 Maryland attorney general election was held on November 2, 1926, in order to elect the attorney general of Maryland. Democratic nominee and incumbent attorney general Thomas H. Robinson defeated Republican nominee and former Mayor of Baltimore William Frederick Broening and Socialist nominee John A. Orman.

Maryland, United States

1926 South Dakota gubernatorial election

The 1926 South Dakota gubernatorial election was held on November 2, 1926. Incumbent Republican Governor Carl Gunderson ran for re-election to a second term. The election was largely a rematch of the 1924 election, with Gunderson's chief opponent from two years prior, Democrat William J. Bulow, challenging him once again. Two other candidates—Farmer–Labor nominee Tom Ayres and Pierre Mayor John E. Hipple, an independent—also ran.

South Dakota, United States

1926 Minnesota lieutenant gubernatorial election

The 1926 Minnesota lieutenant gubernatorial election took place on November 2, 1926. Incumbent Lieutenant Governor William I. Nolan of the Republican Party of Minnesota defeated Minnesota Farmer–Labor Party challenger Emil E. Holmes and Minnesota Democratic Party candidate Charles D. Johnson.

Minnesota, United States

1926 United States Senate election in South Dakota

The 1926 United States Senate election in South Dakota took place on November 2, 1926. Incumbent Republican Senator Peter Norbeck ran for re-election to a second term. In the Republican primary, he faced former State Senator George J. Danforth, who had the support of Governor Carl Gunderson in an intra-party split between Norbeck and Gunderson. Norbeck defeated Danforth by a wide margin, and then faced former State Representative Charles J.

South Dakota, United States

1926 Tennessee gubernatorial election

The 1926 Tennessee gubernatorial election was held on November 2, 1926. Incumbent Democratic governor Austin Peay defeated Republican nominee Walter White with 64.7% of the vote, improving on his performance from 1924. Peay narrowly won the Democratic primary against Hill McAlister, defeating him by a little over 4%. Shortly after beginning his third term, Peay's health began to decline and he died from a cerebral hemorrhage at 8:05 p.m. on October 2, 1927.

Tennessee, United States

1926 United States Senate election in California

The 1926 United States Senate election in California was held on November 2, 1926. Incumbent Republican Senator Samuel Morgan Shortridge was re-elected to a second term.

California, United States

1926 United States House of Representatives elections

The 1926 United States House of Representatives elections were elections for the United States House of Representatives to elect members to serve in the 70th United States Congress. They were held for the most part on November 2, 1926, while Maine held theirs on September 13. They occurred in the middle of President Calvin Coolidge's second term. Coolidge's Republican Party lost seats to the opposition Democratic Party, but it retained a majority.

United States

1926 Iowa gubernatorial election

The 1926 Iowa gubernatorial election was held on November 2, 1926. Incumbent Republican John Hammill defeated Democratic nominee Alex R. Miller with 71.51% of the vote.

Iowa, United States

1926 Oklahoma gubernatorial election

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.

Oklahoma, United States

1926 United States House of Representatives election in New Mexico

The 1926 United States House of Representatives election in New Mexico was held on November 2, 1926, to elect the states sole at large representative. Democrat John Morrow won re-election to a third term by 3.11 percentage points. This election coincided with the states Governor election which republicans won.

New Mexico, United States

1926 Colorado gubernatorial election

The 1926 Colorado gubernatorial election was held on November 2, 1926. Democratic nominee Billy Adams defeated Republican nominee Oliver Henry Shoup with 59.84% of the vote.

Colorado, United States

1926 United States Senate election in Oklahoma

The 1926 United States Senate election in Oklahoma took place on November 2, 1926. Incumbent Republican Senator John W. Harreld ran for re-election to a second term. After facing many challengers in a crowded Republican primary, he advanced to the general election. In the Democratic primary, Congressman Elmer Thomas beat out a similarly crowded field, which included former Governor Jack C.

Oklahoma, United States

1926 Nebraska lieutenant gubernatorial election

The 1926 Nebraska lieutenant gubernatorial election was held on November 2, 1926, and featured incumbent Nebraska Lieutenant Governor George A. Williams, a Republican, defeating Democratic nominee Frank A. Dutton as well as Progressive nominee Lloyd H. Huffman.

Nebraska, United States

1926 Maryland Comptroller election

The 1926 Maryland comptroller election was held on November 2, 1926, in order to elect the comptroller of Maryland. Democratic nominee and incumbent comptroller William S. Gordy Jr. defeated Republican nominee Charles F. Goodell and Socialist nominee James L. Smiley.

Maryland, United States

1926 United States Senate elections in Iowa

The 1926 United States Senate election in Iowa was held on November 2, 1926, alongside a concurrent special election to the same seat. Incumbent Senator Albert B. Cummins ran for re-election to a fourth term in office but was defeated in the Republican primary by former Senator Smith W. Brookhart, who had been removed from office by a vote of the Senate in 1924.

Iowa, United States

1926 Oregon gubernatorial election

The 1926 Oregon gubernatorial election took place on November 2, 1926, to elect the governor of the U.S. state of Oregon. The election matched incumbent Democrat Walter M. Pierce against Republican Isaac L. Patterson and Independent candidate H. H. Stallard, who ran on an anti-Prohibition platform. Patterson won by a wide margin.

Oregon, United States

1926 United States Senate election in Maryland

The 1926 United States Senate election in Maryland was held on November 2, 1926. Incumbent Republican U.S. Senator Ovington Weller ran for re-election to a second term in office, but was beaten badly by Democratic U.S. Representative Millard Tydings of Havre de Grace.

Maryland, United States

1926 New Mexico gubernatorial election

The 1926 New Mexico gubernatorial election was held on November 2, 1926. Incumbent Democratic Governor Arthur T. Hannett was defeated by Republican nominee Richard C. Dillon who won 51.60% of the vote. This was the first ever gubernatorial election in which Luna County voted for a Republican candidate.

New Mexico, United States

1926 United States Senate election in Connecticut

The 1926 United States Senate election in Connecticut was held on November 2, 1926. Incumbent Senator Hiram Bingham III, who won a 1924 special election to complete the unexpired term of Frank B. Brandegee, was re-elected to a full term in office over Democrat Rollin U. Tyler.

Connecticut, United States

1926 United States Senate election in Ohio

The 1926 United States Senate special election in Ohio was held on November 2, 1926. Incumbent Republican Senator Frank B. Willis was re-elected to a second term in office, defeating former U.S. Senator Atlee Pomerene.

Ohio, United States

1926 Connecticut gubernatorial election

The 1926 Connecticut gubernatorial election was held on November 2, 1926. Incumbent Republican John H. Trumbull defeated Democratic nominee Charles G. Morris with 63.58% of the vote.

Connecticut, United States

1926 United States Senate election in Wisconsin

The 1926 United States Senate election in Wisconsin was held on November 2, 1926. Incumbent Senator Irvine Lenroot ran for a second term in office but lost the Republican primary to Governor John J. Blaine. Blaine won the general election over Democratic nominee Thomas Kearney and Socialist Leo Krzycki; his primary opposition, however, came from independent Republican candidate Charles D. Rosa.

Wisconsin, United States

1926 United States Senate election in Indiana

The 1926 United States Senate election in Indiana took place on November 2, 1926. Incumbent Republican Senator James E. Watson was re-elected to a second full term in office over Democratic attorney Albert Stump.

Indiana, United States

1926 Connecticut Attorney General election

The 1926 Connecticut Attorney General election was held on November 2, 1926, in order to elect the Attorney General of Connecticut. Republican nominee and incumbent member of the Connecticut House of Representatives Benjamin W. Alling defeated Democratic nominee and former member of the Connecticut State Senate Frederick M. McCarthy.

Connecticut, United States

1926 Minnesota Attorney General election

The 1926 Minnesota Attorney General election was held on November 2, 1926, in order to elect the attorney general of Minnesota. Republican nominee and incumbent attorney general Clifford L. Hilton defeated Farmer–Labor nominee Frank McAllister and Democratic nominee George Cahill.

Minnesota, United States

1926 Maryland gubernatorial election

The 1926 Maryland gubernatorial election was held on November 2, 1926. Incumbent Democrat Albert Ritchie defeated Republican nominee Addison E. Mullikin with 57.93% of the vote.

Maryland, United States

1926 California lieutenant gubernatorial election

The 1926 California lieutenant gubernatorial election was held on November 2, 1926. Republican Deputy Los Angeles County District Attorney Buron Fitts defeated Democratic State Assemblyman Charles O. Dunbar with 75.85% of the vote.

California, United States

1926 United States Senate election in North Carolina

The 1926 United States Senate election in North Carolina was held on November 2, 1926. Incumbent Democratic Senator Lee Slater Overman was re-elected to a fifth term in office, defeating Republican Johnson Jay Hayes.

North Carolina, United States

1926 Kansas gubernatorial election

The 1926 Kansas gubernatorial election was held on November 2, 1926. Incumbent Republican Benjamin S. Paulen defeated Democratic nominee Jonathan M. Davis with 63.31% of the vote.

Kansas, United States

1926 Rhode Island gubernatorial election

The 1926 Rhode Island gubernatorial election was held on November 2, 1926. Incumbent Republican Aram J. Pothier defeated Democratic nominee Joseph H. Gainer with 53.90% of the vote.

Rhode Island, United States

1926 Massachusetts gubernatorial election

The 1926 Massachusetts gubernatorial election was held on November 2, 1926. Incumbent Republican Governor Alvan T. Fuller was elected over Democrat William A. Gaston. This was Gaston's third and final unsuccessful bid for governor.

Massachusetts, United States

1926 New Hampshire gubernatorial election

The 1926 New Hampshire gubernatorial election was held on November 2, 1926. Republican nominee Huntley N. Spaulding defeated Democratic nominee Eaton D. Sargent with 59.70% of the vote.

New Hampshire, United States

1926 Texas gubernatorial election

The 1926 Texas gubernatorial election was held on November 2, 1926, in order to elect the Governor of Texas. Incumbent Democratic Attorney general of Texas Dan Moody defeated Republican nominee H. H. Haines.

Texas, United States

1926 Nevada gubernatorial election

The 1926 Nevada gubernatorial election was held on November 2, 1926. Republican nominee Fred B. Balzar defeated Democratic incumbent James G. Scrugham with 53.00% of the vote.

Nevada, United States

1926 Nebraska gubernatorial election

The 1926 Nebraska gubernatorial election was held on November 2, 1926, and featured incumbent Governor Adam McMullen, a Republican, narrowly defeating Democratic nominee, former Governor Charles W. Bryan, to win a second and final two-year term in office.

Nebraska, United States

1926 Alabama gubernatorial election

The 1926 Alabama gubernatorial election took place on November 2, 1926, in order to elect the governor of Alabama. Democratic incumbent William W. Brandon was term-limited, and could not seek a second consecutive term.

Alabama, United States

1926 Wisconsin gubernatorial election

The 1926 Wisconsin gubernatorial election was held on November 2, 1926. Primary elections were held on September 7, 1926. Incumbent Republican Governor John J. Blaine retired to run for the U.S. Senate. Republican nominee Fred R. Zimmerman defeated Independent Charles B. Perry, Democratic nominee Virgil H. Cady and Socialist nominee Herman O. Kent.

Wisconsin, United States

1926 Wyoming gubernatorial election

The 1926 Wyoming gubernatorial election took place on November 2, 1926. Incumbent Democratic Governor Nellie Tayloe Ross, first elected in the 1924 special election, ran for re-election to a second term. She was narrowly defeated by the Republican nominee, former State Engineer Frank Emerson.

Wyoming, United States

1926 Idaho gubernatorial election

The 1926 Idaho gubernatorial election was held on November 2, 1926. Republican nominee H. C. Baldridge defeated Progressive nominee W. Scott Hall with 51.05% of the vote.

Idaho, United States

1926 Minnesota Secretary of State election

The 1926 Minnesota Secretary of State election was held on November 2, 1926, in order to elect the Secretary of State of Minnesota. Republican nominee and incumbent Secretary of State Mike Holm defeated Farmer–Labor nominee Charles Olson.

Minnesota, United States

1926 Minnesota State Auditor election

The 1926 Minnesota State Auditor election was held on November 2, 1926, in order to elect the state auditor of Minnesota. Republican nominee and incumbent state auditor Ray P. Chase defeated Farmer–Labor nominee Severin O. Tjosvold.

Minnesota, United States

1926 Michigan gubernatorial election

The 1926 Michigan gubernatorial election was held on November 2, 1926. Republican nominee Fred W. Green defeated Democratic nominee William Comstock with 63.35% of the vote.

Michigan, United States

1926 United States Senate election in North Dakota

The 1926 United States Senate election in North Dakota took place on November 2, 1926. Following his re-election in the special election earlier in the year, Senator Gerald Nye ran for re-election to a full term. Despite spurning the Republican Party's endorsement in the special election, Nye ran in the Republican primary in the regular election. On the same day that he defeated former Governor Louis B.

North Dakota, United States

1926 United States Senate election in Colorado

The 1926 United States Senate election in Colorado took place on November 2, 1926. Incumbent Republican Senator Rice W. Means ran for re-election, but he was defeated in the Republican primary by Charles W. Waterman, a prominent attorney and party leader. In the general election, Waterman faced former Governor William Ellery Sweet, the Democratic nominee.

Colorado, United States

1926 Ohio gubernatorial election

The 1926 Ohio gubernatorial election was held on November 2, 1926. Incumbent Democrat A. Victor Donahey defeated Republican nominee Myers Y. Cooper with 50.33% of the vote.

Ohio, United States

1926 North Dakota gubernatorial election

The 1926 North Dakota gubernatorial election was held on November 2, 1926. Incumbent Republican Arthur G. Sorlie defeated Democratic nominee David M. Holmes in a landslide victory with 81.74% of the vote. Sorlie won with the biggest vote percentage (and Holmes, in contrast, the fewest for a major party nominee) in North Dakota history.

North Dakota, United States

1926 United States Senate election in Washington

The 1926 United States Senate election in Washington was held on November 2, 1926. Incumbent Republican U.S. Senator Wesley Livsey Jones was re-elected to a fourth term in office over Seattle attorney A. Scott Bullitt. Frank E. Hammond, one of the losing candidates on the Republican side, ran as a "wet" candidate, opposing the prohibition of alcohol, which was already in effect in Washington state, but not yet nationally.

1926 New York state election

The 1926 New York state election was held on November 2, 1926, to elect the governor, the lieutenant governor, the state comptroller, the attorney general, a U.S. senator, the chief judge and an associate judge of the New York Court of Appeals, as well as all members of the New York State Assembly and the New York State Senate.

1926 United States Senate election in New York

The United States Senate election of 1926 in New York was held on November 2, 1926. Incumbent Republican Senator James Wolcott Wadsworth Jr. ran for re-election to a third term, but was defeated by Democrat Robert F. Wagner.

1926 Iowa Senate election

The 1926 Iowa State Senate elections took place as part of the biennial 1926 United States elections. Iowa voters elected state senators in 21 of the state senate's 50 districts. State senators serve four-year terms in the Iowa State Senate. A statewide map of the 50 state Senate districts in the 1926 elections is provided by the Iowa General Assembly here.

United States

Haile Selassie I is crowned emperor of Ethiopia

On November 2, 1930, Tafari Makonnen was crowned Haile Selassie I, emperor of Ethiopia, at a ceremony in Addis Ababa. He had succeeded Empress Zewditu after her death earlier that year. The coronation marked his public enthronement; his accession to the throne had already taken place in April.

The coronation took place November 2, 1930, several months after his April accession to the throne.

Ethiopia

1931 Manchester City Council election

Elections to Manchester City Council were held on Monday, 2 November 1931. One third of the councillors seats were up for election, with each successful candidate to serve a three-year term of office. The council remained under no overall control.

England, United Kingdom

1933 British Columbia general election

The 1933 British Columbia general election was the eighteenth general election in the Province of British Columbia, Canada. It was held to elect members of the Legislative Assembly of British Columbia. The election was called on September 13, 1933, and held on November 2, 1933. The new legislature met for the first time on February 20, 1934. The Liberal Party won a majority government.

1934 Alabama gubernatorial election

The 1934 Alabama gubernatorial election took place on November 2, 1934, in order to elect the governor of Alabama. Democratic incumbent Benjamin M. Miller was term-limited, and could not seek a second consecutive term.

Alabama, United States

1936 Manchester City Council election

Elections to Manchester City Council were held on Monday, 2 November 1936. One third of the councillors seats were up for election, with each successful candidate to serve a three-year term of office. The council remained under no overall control.

England, United Kingdom

1936 United States Senate election in Alabama

The 1936 United States Senate election in Alabama was held on November 2, 1936. Senator John H. Bankhead II was re-elected to a second term in office over Republican H. E. Berkstresser.

Alabama, United States

1936 Sale Municipal Borough Council election

Elections to Sale Council were held on Monday, 2 November 1936. One third of the councillors were up for election, with each successful candidate to serve a three-year term of office. Independents retained overall control of the council.

England, United Kingdom

The BBC Television Service, the world's first regular, "high-definition" (then defined as at least 200 lines) service begins. Renamed BBC1 in 1964, the channel still runs to this day

BBC Television is the television service of the BBC. The corporation has operated a public broadcast television service in the United Kingdom, under the terms of a royal charter, since 1 January 1927. It produced television programmes from its own studios from 1932, although the start of its regular service of television broadcasts is dated to 2 November 1936.

The CBC was established on November 2, 1936

The Canadian Broadcasting Corporation (French: Société Radio-Canada), branded as CBC/Radio-Canada, is the Canadian public broadcaster for both radio and television. It is a Crown corporation that serves as the national public broadcaster, with its English-language and French-language service units known as CBC and Radio-Canada, respectively. Although some local stations in Canada predate its founding, the CBC is the oldest continually-existing broadcasting network in Canada.

Pittsburgh mayoral election, 1937

The Mayoral election of 1937 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania was held on Tuesday, November 2, 1937. Incumbent Democrat Conn Scully, the former City Council President who had assumed the executive rank in October 1936, after the resignation of William McNair, was elected to a first full term. The McNair administration had been shrouded in controversy, including hostile relations between the mayor and both city council and the county bureaucracy, as well as a slow response to the devastating St. Patrick's Day Flood. Scully had been a vocal McNair adversary and was closely connected to David L.

Pennsylvania, United States

New Jersey gubernatorial election, 1937

The New Jersey gubernatorial election of 1937 was a race for Governor of New Jersey held on November 2, 1937. Democrat A. Harry Moore defeated Republican nominee Lester H. Clee with 50.84% of the vote.

New Jersey, United States

Virginia gubernatorial election, 1937

The 1937 Virginia gubernatorial election was held on November 2, 1937. James Hubert Price, incumbent lieutenant governor and former member of the Virginia House of Delegates, was nominated by the Democratic Party to run against the Republican nominee, former state senator John Powell Royall.

Virginia, United States

1937 United States gubernatorial elections

United States gubernatorial elections were held on November 2, 1937, in two states. Virginia holds its gubernatorial elections in odd numbered years, every 4 years, following the United States presidential election year. New Jersey at this time held gubernatorial elections every 3 years, which it would abandon in 1949. This marks the Democratic Party's largest gubernatorial extent in history and the largest for any party.

United States

1937 New York City mayoral election

The 1937 New York City mayoral election took place on November 2, 1937, in New York City. Incumbent Mayor Fiorello La Guardia, the Republican candidate, was reelected with 60.09% of the vote, defeating the Democratic candidate Jeremiah T. Mahoney, a lawyer and former New York Supreme Court justice, as well as other, third-party candidates.

New York City, United States

1937 Virginia lieutenant gubernatorial election

The 1937 Virginia lieutenant gubernatorial election was held on November 2, 1937, in order to elect the lieutenant governor of Virginia. Democratic nominee and incumbent President pro tempore of the Senate of Virginia Saxon W. Holt defeated Republican nominee Samuel A. Reynolds and Prohibition nominee R. L. Alter.

Virginia, United States

1937 Boston mayoral election

The Boston mayoral election of 1937 occurred on Tuesday, November 2, 1937. Boston School Committee member Maurice J. Tobin defeated five other candidates, including former mayors James Michael Curley and Malcolm Nichols. In 1918, the Massachusetts state legislature had passed legislation making the Mayor of Boston ineligible to serve consecutive terms. Thus, incumbent Frederick Mansfield was unable to run for re-election.

Boston, United States

1937 New York City Council election

Elections were held on November 2, 1937, to fill the New York City Council, which had just been formed to replace the New York City Board of Aldermen. The new Council comprised 26 members elected via proportional representation by borough, in contrast to the 65-member Board of Aldermen formerly elected by single-member district district.

New York City, United States

1937 Cleveland mayoral election

The Cleveland mayoral election of 1937 was held on November 2, 1937. The election resulted in the reelection of incumbent Republican candidate Harold Hitz Burton.

Battle of Elaia–Kalamas

The Battle of Elaia–Kalamas (Greek: Μάχη Ελαίας-Καλαμά, romanized: Machi Elaias-Kalama) took place in Epirus on 2–8 November 1940. The battle was fought between the Greeks and the Italians during the initial stage of the Greco-Italian War in World War II. The Royal Italian Army, deployed on the Greek-Albanian border, launched an offensive against Greece on 28 October 1940.

1941 Copa Adrián Escobar final

The 1941 Copa Adrián C. Escober Final was the final that decided the winner of the 2nd. edition of Copa Adrián C. Escobar, an Argentine domestic cup organised by the Argentine Football Association. The match was contested by River Plate and Huracán, both being finalists for the first time. The final was held in River Plate Stadium on November 2, 1941.

Buenos Aires, Argentina

1941 Tschammerpokal final

The 1941 Tschammerpokal final decided the winner of the 1941 Tschammerpokal, the 7th season of Germany's knockout football cup competition. It was played on 2 November 1941 at the Olympiastadion in Berlin. Dresdner SC won the match 2–1 against Schalke 04, to claim their 2nd cup title.

Berlin, Germany

Battle of Trešnjica

The Battle of Trešnjica was fought 2 November 1941 between partisan and Chetnik detachments and was the first major battle between Chetniks and partisans. This battle marks the beginning of an open conflict between formations under the command of Josip Broz Tito and Colonel Dragoljub Mihailović and implies the end of the two-month partial cooperation between the Partisan and Ravnagorje Chetnik movements in the area of western and central Serbia .

Partisan–Chetnik War (1941–1945)

The Partisan–Chetnik War or 1941-1945 Yugoslav internal War was an armed conflict between the communist Yugoslav Partisans and the monarchist Chetniks which lasted from 1941 (after the end of the Chetnik Partisan Alliance during the Serbian Uprising in the Second World War) until 1945 (the end of the Second World War in Yugoslavia).

This entry records the event's start date, as given in the source infobox.

1942 United States Senate election in Michigan

The 1942 United States Senate election in Michigan was held on November 2, 1942. Incumbent Democratic U.S. Senator Prentiss M. Brown ran for re-election to second term in office, but was defeated by Republican Homer S. Ferguson.

Michigan, United States

Battle of Bell Island

In 1942, German U-boats attacked Bell Island twice which led to four cargo ships being sunk, and more than 60 sailors killed. This made it one of the few places in the Dominion of Newfoundland that came under attack during the Second World War. These engagements are considered a part of a larger battle, the Battle of the Atlantic.

This entry records the event's end date, as given in the source infobox.

New Jersey gubernatorial election, 1943

The New Jersey gubernatorial election of 1943 was a race for Governor of New Jersey held on November 2, 1943. Republican Walter Evans Edge defeated Democratic nominee Vincent J. Murphy with 55.20% of the vote.

New Jersey, United States

1943 Kentucky gubernatorial election

The 1943 Kentucky gubernatorial election was held on November 2, 1943. Republican nominee Simeon Willis defeated Democratic nominee J. Lyter Donaldson with 50.49% of the vote, becoming the first Republican elected Governor of Kentucky since 1927.

Kentucky, United States

1943 Mississippi gubernatorial election

The 1943 Mississippi gubernatorial election took place on November 2, 1943, to elect the Governor of Mississippi. Incumbent Democrat Paul B. Johnson Sr. was term-limited, and could not run for reelection to a second term (he died less than two months after the election was held). As was common at the time, the Democratic candidate ran unopposed in the general election so therefore the Democratic primary was the real contest, and winning the primary was considered tantamount to election.

Mississippi, United States

1943 San Francisco mayoral election

The 1943 San Francisco mayoral election was held on November 2, 1943. Roger Lapham was elected with 41% of the vote.

1943 Columbus, Ohio mayoral election

The Columbus, Ohio, mayoral election of 1943 saw the election of Jim Rhodes.

1943 Cleveland mayoral election

Mayoral elections were held in 1943 in Cleveland, Ohio. The election saw the reelection of incumbent mayor Frank Lausche.

Battle of Empress Augusta Bay

The Battle of Empress Augusta Bay, on 1–2 November 1943 – also known as the Battle of Gazelle Bay, Operation Cherry Blossom, and in Japanese sources as the Sea Battle off Bougainville Island (ブーゲンビル島沖海戦) – was a naval battle fought at night in Empress Augusta Bay near Bougainville Island. The naval battle was a result of Allied landings at Cape Torokina in the first action in the Bougainville campaign of World War II.

This entry records the event's end date, as given in the source infobox.

Howard Hughes flies the H-4 Hercules flying boat

On November 2, 1947, Howard Hughes piloted the H-4 Hercules, nicknamed the Spruce Goose, on its first and only flight over Long Beach Harbor in California. The huge wooden flying boat briefly lifted off during what had begun as a taxi test. Designed as a wartime cargo and troop carrier, it was completed after World War II and never entered regular service. The aircraft is preserved in McMinnville, Oregon.

The H-4 Hercules flew once, at Long Beach Harbor on November 2, 1947.

United States

United States Senate election in Montana, 1948

The 1948 United States Senate election in Montana took place on November 2, 1948. Incumbent United States Senator James E. Murray, who was first elected to the Senate in a special election in 1934 and was re-elected in 1936 and 1942, ran for re-election. After winning the Democratic primary, he faced Tom J. Davis, an attorney and the Republican nominee, in the general election. Following a narrow re-election in 1936, Murray significantly expanded his margin of victory and comfortably won re-election over Davis, winning his fourth term and his third full term in the Senate.

Montana, United States

United States presidential election in Vermont, 1948

The 1948 United States Presidential Election in Vermont took place on November 2, 1948 as part of the 1948 United States Presidential Election which was held throughout all contemporary 48 states. Voters chose 3 representatives, or electors to the Electoral College, who voted for President and Vice President. Vermont voted for the Republican nominee, former Governor Thomas E. Dewey of New York, over the Democratic nominee, incumbent President Harry S. Truman of Missouri. Dewey's running mate was Governor Earl Warren of California, while Truman ran with Senator Alben W. Barkley of Kentucky.

Vermont, United States

United States presidential election in Texas, 1948

The 1948 United States presidential election in Texas was held on November 2, 1948. Texas voters chose 23 electors to represent the state in the Electoral College, which chose the President and Vice President. Texas overwhelmingly voted for the Democratic nominee Harry S. Truman, who received 66% of the vote. Texas was Truman's strongest state, and one of four in the country which gave Truman over 60% of the popular vote. Truman carried 246 out of the state's 254 counties.

Texas, United States

United States presidential election in Minnesota, 1948

The 1948 United States presidential election in Minnesota took place on November 2, 1948 in Minnesota as part of the 1948 United States presidential election. The Democratic candidate, incumbent President Harry S. Truman, who had assumed the presidency following the death of Franklin D. Roosevelt in 1945, won the state over New York governor Thomas E. Dewey by a margin of 209,349 votes, or 17.27%. Nationally, the election was the greatest election upset in American history; nearly every prediction forecast that Truman would be defeated by Dewey, but in the end, Truman won the election with 303 electoral votes and a comfortable 4.5% lead over Dewey in the popular vote.

Minnesota, United States

United States presidential election in New Mexico, 1948

The 1948 United States presidential election in New Mexico took place on November 2, 1948. All 48 States were part of the United States presidential election. New Mexico voters chose four electors to represent them in the Electoral College, which voted for President and Vice President. New Mexico was won by incumbent President Harry S. Truman, who took the Oval Office after the death of President Franklin D. Roosevelt. Running against Truman was Governor of New York Thomas E. Dewey, who was strongly predicted to win the contest.

New Mexico, United States

United States presidential election in New Hampshire, 1948

The 1948 United States presidential election in New Hampshire took place on November 2, 1948 as part of the 1948 United States presidential election, which was held throughout all contemporary 48 states. Voters chose 4 representatives, or electors to the Electoral College, who voted for President and Vice President. New Hampshire was won by the Republican nominees, former Governor Thomas E. Dewey of New York and his running mate Governor Earl Warren of California. Dewey and Warren defeated the Democratic nominees, incumbent President Harry S. Truman of Missouri and his running mate Senator Alben W. Barkley of Kentucky.

New Hampshire, United States

United States presidential election in New Jersey, 1948

The 1948 United States presidential election in New Jersey took place on November 2, 1948. All contemporary 48 states, were part of the 1948 United States presidential election. New Jersey voters chose 16 electors to the Electoral College, which selected the President and Vice President. New Jersey was won by the Republican nominees, former Governor Thomas E. Dewey of New York and his running mate Governor Earl Warren of California. Dewey and Warren defeated the Democratic nominees, incumbent President Harry S. Truman of Missouri and his running mate Senator Alben W. Barkley of Kentucky.

New Jersey, United States

United States presidential election in Massachusetts, 1948

The 1948 United States presidential election in Massachusetts took place on November 2, 1948 as part of the 1948 United States presidential election, which was held throughout all contemporary 48 states. Voters chose 16 representatives, or electors to the Electoral College, who voted for President and Vice President. Massachusetts voted for the Democratic nominee, incumbent President Harry S. Truman of Missouri, over the Republican nominee, former Governor Thomas E. Dewey of New York. Truman ran with Senator Alben W. Barkley of Kentucky, while Dewey's running mate was Governor Earl Warren of California.

Massachusetts, United States

United States presidential election in New York, 1948

The 1948 United States presidential election in New York took place on November 2, 1948. All contemporary 48 states were part of the 1948 United States presidential election. New York voters chose 47 electors to the Electoral College, which selected the President and Vice President. New York was won by local Republican Governor Thomas E. Dewey, who was running against incumbent Democratic President Harry S. Truman. Dewey ran with California Governor Earl Warren for Vice President, and Truman ran with Kentucky Senator Alben W. Barkley. Dewey took 45.99% of the vote to Truman's 45.01%, a margin of 0.99%.

New York, United States

United States presidential election, 1948

The United States presidential election of 1948 was the 41st quadrennial presidential election, held on Tuesday, November 2, 1948. Incumbent President Harry S. Truman, the Democratic nominee, who had succeeded to the presidency after the death of President Franklin D. Roosevelt in 1945, successfully ran for election for a full term against Thomas E. Dewey, the Republican nominee, who also was the Republican presidential nominee in 1944 The election is considered to be the greatest election upset in American history. Virtually every prediction (with or without public opinion polls) indicated that Truman would be defeated by Dewey.

United States

United States presidential election in Pennsylvania, 1948

The 1948 United States presidential election in Pennsylvania took place on November 2, 1948 throughout the continuous 48 states. Voters chose 35 representatives, or electors to the Electoral College, who voted for President and Vice President. Pennsylvania voted for the Republican nominee, New York Governor Thomas E. Dewey, over the Democratic nominee, President Harry Truman. Dewey won Pennsylvania by a margin of 4.01%. As of 2012, this is the last time that a Democrat won the national election without carrying Pennsylvania. It was also the last time until 1968 that a presidential candidate won the election without carrying the state.

Pennsylvania, United States

United States presidential election in Virginia, 1948

The 1948 United States presidential election in Virginia took place on November 2, 1948 throughout the 48 contiguous states. Voters chose 11 representatives, or electors to the Electoral College, who voted for President and Vice President. Virginia voted for the Democratic nominee, incumbent President Harry S. Truman, over the Republican nominee, New York Governor Thomas E. Dewey and South Carolina Governor Strom Thurmond, who received the nomination of the States' Rights Democratic Party. Truman ultimately won the national election with 49.55% of the vote.

Virginia, United States

Missouri gubernatorial election, 1948

The Missouri gubernatorial election of 1948 was Missouri's thirty-seventh gubernatorial election. The election was held on November 2, 1948 and resulted in a victory for the Democratic nominee, State Auditor Forrest Smith, over the Republican candidate Murray Thompson, and candidates representing the Progressive, Socialist and Socialist Labor parties.

Missouri, United States

United States presidential election in Wisconsin, 1948

The 1948 United States presidential election in Wisconsin was held on November 2, 1948. Wisconsin voters chose twelve electors to the Electoral College, who voted for President and Vice President. Democratic Party candidate Harry S. Truman won the state with 51% of the popular vote, winning Wisconsin's twelve electoral votes.

Wisconsin, United States

United States Senate election in Virginia, 1948

The 1948 United States Senate election in Virginia was held on November 2, 1948. Incumbent Democratic Senator Absalom Willis Robertson defeated Republican Robert H. Woods and was re-elected to his first full term in office.

Virginia, United States

Puerto Rican general election, 1948

General elections were held in Puerto Rico on 2 November 1948. Luis Muñoz Marín of the Popular Democratic Party won the gubernatorial elections with 61.2% of the vote.

Puerto Rico

United States Senate election in Massachusetts, 1948

The United States Senate election of 1948 in Massachusetts was held on November 2, 1948, with Republican incumbent Leverett Saltonstall defeating his challengers.

Massachusetts, United States

West Virginia gubernatorial election, 1948

The 1948 West Virginia gubernatorial election took place on November 2, 1948, to elect the governor of West Virginia.

West Virginia, United States

Vermont gubernatorial election, 1948

The Vermont gubernatorial election of 1948 took place on November 2, 1948. Incumbent Republican Ernest W. Gibson, Jr. ran successfully for re-election to a second term as Governor of Vermont, defeating Democratic candidate Charles F. Ryan.

Vermont, United States

Minnesota gubernatorial election, 1948

The 1948 Minnesota gubernatorial election took place on November 2, 1948. Republican Party of Minnesota candidate Luther Youngdahl defeated Minnesota Democratic–Farmer–Labor Party challenger Charles Halsted.

Minnesota, United States

Massachusetts gubernatorial election, 1948

The 1948 Massachusetts gubernatorial election was held on November 2, 1948. Democrat Paul A. Dever defeated Republican incumbent Robert F. Bradford, Socialist Labor candidate Horace Hillis, and Prohibition candidate Mark R. Shaw. In the race for Lieutenant Governor, Democrat Charles F. Sullivan defeated Republican incumbent Arthur W. Coolidge, Socialist Labor candidate Lawrence Gilfedder, and Prohibition candidate Guy S. Williams.

Massachusetts, United States

United States House of Representatives elections in South Carolina, 1948

The 1948 South Carolina United States House of Representatives elections were held on November 2, 1948 to select six Representatives for two-year terms from the state of South Carolina. Four incumbents were re-elected, but John J. Riley of the 2nd congressional district was defeated in the Democratic primary by Hugo S. Sims, Jr.

South Carolina, United States

United States presidential election in Montana, 1948

The 1948 United States presidential election in Montana took place on November 2, 1948, throughout the continuous 48 states. Voters chose 4 representatives, or electors to the Electoral College, who voted for President and Vice President. Montana voted for the Democratic nominee, President Harry Truman, over the Republican nominee, New York Governor Thomas E. Dewey. Truman won Montana by a large margin of 9.94%.

Montana, United States

Montana gubernatorial election, 1948

The 1948 Montana gubernatorial election took place on November 2, 1948. Incumbent Governor of Montana Sam C. Ford, who was first elected Governor in 1940 and was re-elected in 1944, ran for re-election. He won the Republican primary and advanced to the general election, where he faced John W. Bonner, the former Attorney General of Montana and the Democratic nominee.

Montana, United States

United States Senate election in South Carolina, 1948

The 1948 South Carolina United States Senate election was held on November 2, 1948 to select the U.S. Senator from the state of South Carolina. Incumbent Democratic Senator Burnet R. Maybank won the Democratic primary and defeated Republican challenger J. Bates Gerald in the general election to win another six-year term.

South Carolina, United States

1948 United States presidential election in Illinois

The 1948 United States presidential election in Illinois took place on November 2, 1948, as part of the 1948 United States presidential election. State voters chose 28 representatives, or electors, to the Electoral College, who voted for president and vice president. Illinois was won by incumbent President Harry S. Truman (D–Missouri), running with Senator Alben W.

Illinois, United States

1948 United States gubernatorial elections

United States gubernatorial elections were held in 1948, in 33 states, concurrent with the House, Senate elections and presidential election, on November 2, 1948. Elections took place on September 13 in Maine. This was the last time Connecticut elected its governors to 2-year terms, switching to 4-year terms from the 1950 election.

United States

1948 Minnesota Attorney General election

The 1948 Minnesota Attorney General election was held on November 2, 1948, in order to elect the attorney general of Minnesota. Republican nominee and incumbent attorney general Joseph A. A. Burnquist defeated Democratic–Farmer–Labor nominee Francis M. Smith.

Minnesota, United States

1948 United States presidential election in Arkansas

The 1948 United States presidential election in Arkansas took place on November 2, 1948, as part of the 1948 United States presidential election. State voters chose nine representatives, or electors, to the Electoral College, who voted for president and vice president. This would be the last presidential election where Arkansas had nine electoral votes: the Great Migration would see the state lose three congressional districts in the next decade-and-a-half.

Arkansas, United States

1948 Missouri State Treasurer election

The 1948 Missouri State Treasurer election was held on November 2, 1948, in order to elect the state treasurer of Missouri. Democratic nominee and former member of the Missouri House of Representatives Mount Etna Morris defeated Republican nominee Vern F. Carpenter, Progressive nominee James W. Cowen, Socialist nominee Lucy Henschel and Socialist Labor nominee Theodore Baeff.

Missouri, United States

1948 Florida gubernatorial election

The 1948 Florida gubernatorial election was held on November 2, 1948. Democratic nominee Fuller Warren defeated Republican nominee Bert L. Acker with 83.35% of the vote.

Florida, United States

1948 North Carolina lieutenant gubernatorial election

The 1948 North Carolina lieutenant gubernatorial election was held on November 2, 1948. Democratic nominee Hoyt Patrick Taylor defeated Republican nominee R. Kyle Hayes with 72.18% of the vote.

North Carolina, United States

1948 United States presidential election in California

The 1948 United States presidential election in California took place on November 2, 1948, as part of the 1948 United States presidential election. State voters chose 25 representatives, or electors, to the Electoral College, who voted for president and vice president. California narrowly voted for the Democratic incumbent, Harry S. Truman, over the Republican challenger, New York Governor Thomas E.

California, United States

1948 Tennessee gubernatorial election

The 1948 Tennessee gubernatorial election was held on November 2, 1948. Former Democratic governor Gordon Browning once again sought the party's nomination for governor. In the hardly fought primary, Browning comfortably defeated Governor Jim Nance McCord. In the general election, Browning easily defeated Republican nominee Roy Acuff, a famous country musician, with 66.9% of the vote. Before this election, Gordon Browning was last elected governor of Tennessee in 1936.

Tennessee, United States

1948 New Mexico gubernatorial election

The 1948 New Mexico gubernatorial election took place on November 2, 1948, in order to elect the Governor of New Mexico. Incumbent Democrat Thomas J. Mabry won reelection to a second term, defeating Manuel Lujan Sr., mayor of Santa Fe.

New Mexico, United States

1948 Colorado gubernatorial election

The 1948 Colorado gubernatorial election was held on November 2, 1948. Incumbent Democrat William Lee Knous defeated Republican nominee David A. Hamil with 66.33% of the vote.

Colorado, United States

1948 North Carolina gubernatorial election

The 1948 North Carolina gubernatorial election was held on November 2, 1948. Democratic nominee W. Kerr Scott defeated Republican nominee George M. Pritchard with 73.16% of the vote. This was the first gubernatorial election in North Carolina where a woman appeared on the ballot.

North Carolina, United States

1948 United States presidential election in Oklahoma

The 1948 United States presidential election in Oklahoma took place on November 2, 1948. All forty-eight states were part of the 1948 United States presidential election. Voters chose ten electors to the Electoral College, who voted for president and vice president. Incumbent Democratic President Harry S. Truman won Oklahoma by a landslide 25.5 percentage points.

Oklahoma, United States

1948 United States presidential election in Utah

The 1948 United States presidential election in Utah was held on November 2, 1948, as part of the 1948 United States presidential election. State voters chose four electors to the Electoral College, who voted for president and vice president. Utah was won by Democratic Party candidate Harry S. Truman, who carried the state with 53.98 percent of the popular vote and winning its four electoral votes.

Utah, United States

1948 United States presidential election in Iowa

The 1948 United States presidential election in Iowa took place on November 2, 1948, as part of the 1948 United States presidential election. Iowa voters chose ten representatives, or electors, to the Electoral College, who voted for president and vice president. Iowa was won by incumbent Democratic President Harry S. Truman of neighbouring Missouri, running with Senator Alben W. Barkley, with 50.31% of the popular vote, against Governor Thomas E.

Iowa, United States

1948 Wisconsin gubernatorial election

The 1948 Wisconsin gubernatorial election was held on November 2, 1948. Incumbent Republican Governor Oscar Rennebohm defeated Democratic nominee Carl W. Thompson with 54.09% of the vote.

Wisconsin, United States

1948 United States Senate election in Illinois

The 1948 United States Senate election in Illinois took place on November 2, 1948. Incumbent Republican Charles W. Brooks lost reelection in a landslide to Democrat Paul Douglas. The primaries and general election coincided with those of other federal elections (United States President and House), as well as those for state elections. Primaries were held April 13, 1948.

Illinois, United States

1948 United States Senate election in Texas

The 1948 United States Senate election in Texas was held on November 2, 1948. Democratic U.S. representative and future president of the United States Lyndon B. Johnson was elected in an open race to succeed retiring Democratic incumbent W. Lee O'Daniel. Johnson won the Democratic primary over Texas governor Coke R. Stevenson in one of the narrowest and most controversial elections in United States history.

Texas, United States

1948 United States presidential election in Louisiana

The 1948 United States presidential election in Louisiana took place on November 2, 1948, as part of the 1948 United States presidential election. State voters chose ten representatives, or electors, to the Electoral College, who voted for president and vice president. Louisiana was won by Governor Strom Thurmond (DX–South Carolina), running with Governor Fielding L. Wright, with 49.07% of the popular vote, against incumbent President Harry S.

Louisiana, United States

1948 United States presidential election in Idaho

The 1948 United States presidential election in Idaho took place on November 2, 1948, as part of the 1948 United States presidential election. State voters chose four representatives, or electors, to the Electoral College, who voted for president and vice president. Franklin D. Roosevelt had carried Idaho in all four of his presidential runs, carrying the state by more than 20 points in 1932 and 1936, but by a narrower 9 points in 1940 and only 3.5 points in 1944.

Idaho, United States

1948 United States presidential election in Kentucky

The 1948 United States presidential election in Kentucky took place on November 2, 1948, as part of the 1948 United States presidential election. Kentucky voters chose 11 representatives, or electors, to the Electoral College, who voted for president and vice president. Kentucky was won by incumbent President Harry S. Truman (D–Missouri), running with Senator Alben W. Barkley, with 56.74 percent of the popular vote, against Governor Thomas E.

Kentucky, United States

1948 Texas gubernatorial election

The 1948 Texas gubernatorial election was held on November 2, 1948. Incumbent Democratic Governor Beauford H. Jester defeated Republican nominee Alvin H. Lane with 84.72% of the vote.

Texas, United States

1948 Illinois elections

Elections were held in Illinois on Tuesday, November 2, 1948. Primaries were held April 13, 1948.

Illinois, United States

1948 Utah gubernatorial election

The 1948 Utah gubernatorial election was held on November 2, 1948. Incumbent Democratic governor Herbert B. Maw ran for a third consecutive term but lost to Republican nominee J. Bracken Lee in a rematch of the previous election.

Utah, United States

1948 United States Senate election in Michigan

The 1948 United States Senate election in Michigan was held on November 2, 1948. Incumbent Republican U.S. Senator Homer S. Ferguson was re-elected to a second term in office over U.S. Representative Frank E. Hook.

Michigan, United States

1948 United States Senate election in Tennessee

The 1948 United States Senate election in Tennessee took place on November 2, 1948, concurrently with the U.S. presidential election, as well as elections to the United States Senate in other states as well as elections to the United States House of Representatives and various state and local elections. Incumbent Democratic Senator Tom Stewart was defeated in the Democratic primary by Estes Kefauver.

Tennessee, United States

1948 Arkansas gubernatorial election

The 1948 Arkansas gubernatorial election was held on November 2, 1948. Incumbent Democratic Governor Benjamin Travis Laney did not seek a third term. Democratic nominee Sid McMath defeated Republican nominee Charles R. Black with 89.37% of the vote.

Arkansas, United States

1948 United States presidential election in Alabama

The 1948 United States presidential election in Alabama was held on November 2, 1948. Alabama voters sent eleven electors to the Electoral College who voted for president and vice-president. In Alabama, voters voted for electors individually instead of (as in most other states) as a slate. Since the 1890s, Alabama had been effectively a one-party state ruled by the Democratic Party.

Alabama, United States

1948 United States presidential election in Tennessee

The 1948 United States presidential election in Tennessee took place on November 2, 1948, as part of the 1948 United States presidential election. Tennessee voters chose 12 representatives, or electors, to the Electoral College, who voted for president and vice president. Incumbent president Harry S. Truman won the state with 49.14% of the vote over the Republican nominee, governor of New York Thomas E.

Tennessee, United States

1948 United States presidential election in Maryland

The 1948 United States presidential election in Maryland took place on November 2, 1948, as part of the 1948 United States presidential election. State voters chose eight representatives, or electors, to the Electoral College, who voted for president and vice president. Maryland was won by Governor Thomas E. Dewey (R–New York), running with Governor Earl Warren, with 49.40% of the popular vote, against incumbent President Harry S.

Maryland, United States

1948 Minnesota lieutenant gubernatorial election

The 1948 Minnesota lieutenant gubernatorial election took place on November 2, 1948. Incumbent Lieutenant Governor C. Elmer Anderson of the Republican Party of Minnesota defeated Minnesota Democratic-Farmer-Labor Party challenger John T. McDonough.

Minnesota, United States

1948 United States presidential election in Connecticut

The 1948 United States presidential election in Connecticut took place on November 2, 1948, as part of the 1948 United States presidential election. State voters chose eight electors to the Electoral College, which selected the president and vice president. Connecticut was won by Republican candidate New York governor Thomas E. Dewey over Democratic candidate, incumbent President Harry S. Truman. Dewey won the state by a narrow margin of 1.64%.

Connecticut, United States

1948 Missouri Attorney General election

The 1948 Missouri Attorney General election was held on November 2, 1948, in order to elect the attorney general of Missouri. Democratic nominee and incumbent attorney general Jonathan E. Taylor defeated Republican nominee Herbert Douglas and Progressive nominee Douglas MacLeod.

Missouri, United States

1948 Minnesota Secretary of State election

The 1948 Minnesota Secretary of State election was held on November 2, 1948, in order to elect the Secretary of State of Minnesota. Republican nominee and incumbent Secretary of State Mike Holm defeated Democratic–Farmer–Labor nominee Koscie H. Marsh.

Minnesota, United States

1948 Illinois gubernatorial election

The 1948 Illinois gubernatorial election took place on November 2, 1948. Incumbent Governor Dwight H. Green, a Republican seeking a third term, lost reelection to Democratic nominee Adlai Stevenson II. The primaries and general election both coincided with those for federal offices (United States President, House, and United States Senate) and those for other state offices. The election was part of the 1948 Illinois elections.

Illinois, United States

1948 United States presidential election in West Virginia

The 1948 United States presidential election in West Virginia took place on November 2, 1948, as part of the 1948 United States presidential election. West Virginia voters chose eight representatives, or electors, to the Electoral College, who voted for president and vice president. West Virginia was won by incumbent President Harry S. Truman (D–Missouri), running with Kentucky Senator Alben W.

West Virginia, United States

1948 United States presidential election in Indiana

A presidential election was held in Indiana on November 2, 1948, as part of the 1948 United States presidential election. The Republican ticket of the governor of New York Thomas E. Dewey and the governor of California Earl Warren defeated the Democratic ticket of the incumbent president of the United States Harry S. Truman and the senior U.S. senator from Kentucky Alben W. Barkley.

Indiana, United States

1948 Missouri Secretary of State election

The 1948 Missouri Secretary of State election was held on November 2, 1948, in order to elect the secretary of state of Missouri. Democratic nominee Walter H. Toberman defeated Republican nominee Roy Scantlin and Socialist nominee Alice B. Verburg.

Missouri, United States

1948 United States Senate election in Oklahoma

The 1948 United States Senate election in Oklahoma took place on November 2, 1948. Incumbent Republican Senator Edward H. Moore declined to run for re-election. A crowded Democratic primary, including the former Governor, multiple members of Congress, and several statewide elected officials, developed; former Governor Robert S. Kerr won a slim plurality in the initial primary and then defeated former Congressman Gomer Smith by a wide margin in the runoff.

Oklahoma, United States

1948 Delaware gubernatorial election

The 1948 Delaware gubernatorial election was held on November 2, 1948. Incumbent Republican Governor Walter W. Bacon was term-limited, having served two consecutive terms. Democratic nominee Elbert N. Carvel defeated Republican nominee Hyland P. George with 53.69% of the vote.

Delaware, United States