1954 Iowa gubernatorial election
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The 1954 Iowa gubernatorial election was held on November 2, 1954. Republican nominee Leo Hoegh 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 | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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.