For related races, see 1964 United States gubernatorial elections.
1964 Florida gubernatorial election
← 1960
November 3, 1964
1966 →
Nominee
W. Haydon Burns
Charles R. Holley
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Democratic
Republican
Popular vote
933,554
686,297
Percentage
56.12%
41.26%
County results Burns: 50–60% 60–70% 70–80% 80–90% Holley: 50-60%
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C. Farris Bryant
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W. Haydon Burns
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The 1964 Florida gubernatorial election was held on November 3, 1964. Incumbent Democratic Governor C. Farris Bryant was ineligible for a second consecutive full term under the 1885 State Constitution. Democratic nominee W. Haydon Burns defeated Republican nominee Charles R. Holley with 56.12% of the vote.
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