1922 California gubernatorial election

The 1922 California gubernatorial election was held on November 7, 1922. California State Treasurer Friend Richardson defeated incumbent Governor William Stephens in the Republican primary while Los Angeles County District Attorney Thomas L. Woolwine defeated Mattison B. Jones in the Democratic primary. Richardson would defeat Woolwine in the general election and would roll back many of the Progressive reforms made by Stephens and his predecessor, Hiram Johnson.

1922 California gubernatorial election

November 7, 1922
 
Nominee Friend Richardson Thomas L. Woolwine
Party Republican Democratic
Popular vote 576,445 347,530
Percentage 59.6% 35.9%

County results
Richardson:      40-50%      50-60%
     60-70%      70-80%
Woolwine:      40-50%      50-60%

Governor before election

William Stephens
Republican

Elected Governor

Friend Richardson
Republican

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