1922 Arizona gubernatorial election

The 1922 Arizona gubernatorial election took place on November 7, 1922. George W. P. Hunt was Arizona's first governor, after retiring in 1919 he served as Ambassador to Siam during the tail end of the Woodrow Wilson administration. After being dismissed by President Warren G. Harding, Hunt returned to Arizona and decided to contest his old seat. Both Hunt and Campbell faced off in 1916, the closest gubernatorial in Arizona history. This election was the highest percentage of votes Hunt ever got in his 7 gubernatorial races.

1922 Arizona gubernatorial election

November 7, 1922
 
Nominee George W. P. Hunt Thomas E. Campbell
Party Democratic Republican
Popular vote 37,310 30,599
Percentage 54.94% 45.06%

County results
Hunt:      50–60%      60–70%
Campbell:      50–60%

Governor before election

Thomas E. Campbell
Republican

Elected Governor

George W. P. Hunt
Democratic

Governor W. P. Hunt was sworn in for a fourth term as governor on January 1, 1923.

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