1954 Iowa gubernatorial election
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The 1954 Iowa gubernatorial election was held on November 2, 1954. Republican nominee Leo Hoegh, who had beaten William H. Nicholas for the Republican nomination, defeated Democratic nominee Clyde E. Herring with 51.37% of the vote. On November 21, in the aftermath of Governor-elect Hoegh's election, outgoing Governor William Beardsley died in a car crash, thrusting Lt Governor Leo Elthon to serve as Governor until Hoegh's term began.
General election
[edit]Candidates
[edit]Major party candidates
- Leo Hoegh, Republican
- Clyde E. Herring, Democratic
Other candidates
- Howard H. Tyler, Independent
Results
[edit]| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Leo Hoegh | 435,944 | 51.37% | ||
| Democratic | Clyde E. Herring | 410,255 | 48.35% | ||
| Independent | Howard H. Tyler | 2,393 | 0.28% | ||
| Majority | 25,689 | ||||
| Turnout | 848,592 | ||||
| Republican hold | Swing | ||||
References
[edit]- ^ Cook, Rhodes (November 5, 2013). America Votes 30: 2011-2012, Election Returns by State. ISBN 9781452290171. Retrieved March 30, 2020.