Claim: During the 1920 Florida gubernatorial democratic primary elections held on November 2nd, Van C. Swearingen had fewer votes than Cary A. Hardee.
Evidence: The 1920 Florida gubernatorial election was held on November 2, 1920. Democratic Cary A. Hardee 52,591 59.48 Democratic Van C. Swearingen 30,240 34.20