1926 Iowa gubernatorial election

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1926 Iowa gubernatorial election
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  1924 November 2, 1926 1928  
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Nominee John Hammill Alex R. Miller
Party Republican Democratic
Popular vote377,443150,415
Percentage71.51%28.50%

1926 Iowa gubernatorial election results map by county.svg
Results by county
Hammill:     50–60%     60–70%     70–80%     80–90%     >90%
Miller:     50–60%

Governor before election

John Hammill
Republican

Elected Governor

John Hammill
Republican

The 1926 Iowa gubernatorial election was held on November 2, 1926. Incumbent Republican John Hammill defeated Democratic nominee Alex R. Miller with 71.51% of the vote.

Contents

General election

Candidates

Results

1926 Iowa gubernatorial election [1]
PartyCandidateVotes%±%
Republican John Hammill (incumbent) 377,443 71.51%
Democratic Alex R. Miller150,41528.50%
Majority227,028
Turnout
Republican hold Swing

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References

  1. Kalb, Deborah (December 24, 2015). Guide to U.S. Elections. ISBN   9781483380353 . Retrieved May 20, 2020.