1920 Iowa gubernatorial election

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1920 Iowa gubernatorial election
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  1918 November 2, 1920 1922  
  Nathan E. Kendall (1).png Clyde Herring (1).jpg
Nominee Nathan E. Kendall Clyde L. Herring
Party Republican Democratic
Popular vote513,118338,108
Percentage58.66%38.65%

Governor before election

William L. Harding
Republican

Elected Governor

Nathan E. Kendall
Republican

The 1920 Iowa gubernatorial election was held on November 2, 1920. Republican nominee Nathan E. Kendall defeated Democratic nominee Clyde L. Herring with 58.66% of the vote.

Contents

General election

Candidates

Major party candidates

Other candidates

Results

1920 Iowa gubernatorial election [1]
PartyCandidateVotes%±%
Republican Nathan E. Kendall 513,118 58.66%
Democratic Clyde L. Herring 338,10838.65%
Socialist George J. Peck13,6711.56%
Farmer–Labor Mathis Faber9,1531.05%
Socialist Labor J. Jay Hisel7600.09%
Majority175,010
Turnout
Republican hold Swing

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References

  1. Kalb, Deborah (December 24, 2015). Guide to U.S. Elections. ISBN   9781483380353 . Retrieved June 30, 2020.