1954 Iowa gubernatorial election
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County results Hoegh: 50-60% 60-70% 70-80% Herring: 50–60% 60–70% | |||||||||||||||||
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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.
General election[]
Candidates[]
Major party candidates
- Leo Hoegh, Republican
- Clyde E. Herring, Democratic
Other candidates
- Howard H. Tyler, Independent
Results[]
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
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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[]
- ^ Cook, Rhodes (5 November 2013). America Votes 30: 2011-2012, Election Returns by State. ISBN 9781452290171. Retrieved March 30, 2020.
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