1922 Pennsylvania gubernatorial election

The 1922 Pennsylvania gubernatorial election occurred on November 7, 1922. Incumbent Republican governor William Sproul was not a candidate for re-election. Republican candidate Gifford Pinchot defeated Democratic candidate John A. McSparran to become Governor of Pennsylvania. John Stuchell Fisher unsuccessfully sought the Republican nomination.

1922 Pennsylvania gubernatorial election

November 7, 1922 (1922-11-07)
 
Nominee Gifford Pinchot John A. McSparran
Party Republican Democratic
Popular vote 831,696 581,625
Percentage 56.79% 39.71%

County results

Pinchot:      40–50%      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%

McSparran:      40–50%      50–60%      60–70%

Governor before election

William Sproul
Republican

Elected Governor

Gifford Pinchot
Republican

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