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 took place on November 2, 1954. Republican candidate Leo Hoegh, who won the Republican primary against William H. Nicholas, defeated Democratic candidate Clyde E. Herring, receiving 51.37% of the vote. Following the election, on November 21, outgoing Governor William Beardsley died in a car accident. Lieutenant Governor Leo Elthon served as governor until Hoegh's term began.
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 (November 5, 2013). America Votes 30: 2011-2012, Election Returns by State. ISBN 9781452290171. Retrieved March 30, 2020.