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The 1929 Virginia gubernatorial election was held on November 5, 1929 to elect the governor of Virginia.
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The 1929 Virginia gubernatorial election was held on November 5, 1929 to elect the governor of Virginia.
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Democratic | John Garland Pollard | 169,329 | 62.78% | |
| Republican | William Moseley Brown | 99,650 | 36.95% | |
| Socialist | John J. Kafka | 460 | 0.17% | |
| Independent | W. A. Rowe | 289 | 0.11% | |
| Total votes | 269,728 | 100.00% | ||
| Democratic hold | ||||
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