Oklahoma gubernatorial election, 1930
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The Oklahoma gubernatorial election of 1930 was held on November 4, 1938, and was a race for the Governor of Oklahoma. Democrat William H. 'Alfalfa Bill' Murray defeated Republican Ira A. Hill. Also on the ballot were Independentcandidates B. G. Bingham and John Franing.
Nine candidates vied for the Democratic nomination, including former governor Martin E. Trapp. Former Congressman and Speaker of the Oklahoma House of Representatives 'Alfalfa Bill' Murray and Frank Buttram advanced to the runoff where Murray defeated Buttram by a wide margin.
Ira A. Hill received more than 50% of the vote in defeating his two challengers, thus avoiding a runoff.
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