1928 Iowa gubernatorial election

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1928 Iowa gubernatorial election
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  1926 November 6, 1928 1930  
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Nominee John Hammill L. W. Housel
Party Republican Democratic
Popular vote591,720350,722
Percentage62.79%37.21%

Governor before election

John Hammill
Republican

Elected Governor

John Hammill
Republican

The 1928 Iowa gubernatorial election was held on November 6, 1928. Incumbent Republican John Hammill defeated Democratic nominee L. W. Housel with 62.79% of the vote.

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General election

Candidates

Results

1928 Iowa gubernatorial election [1]
PartyCandidateVotes%±%
Republican John Hammill (incumbent) 591,720 62.79%
Democratic L. W. Housel 350,72237.21%
Majority240,998
Turnout
Republican hold Swing

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References

  1. Kalb, Deborah (December 24, 2015). Guide to U.S. Elections. ISBN   9781483380353 . Retrieved May 19, 2020.