1928 Iowa gubernatorial election

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.

1928 Iowa gubernatorial election

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Nominee John Hammill L. W. Housel
Party Republican Democratic
Popular vote 591,720 350,722
Percentage 62.79% 37.21%

Governor before election

John Hammill
Republican

Elected Governor

John Hammill
Republican

General election edit

Candidates edit

  • John Hammill, Republican
  • L. W. Housel, Democratic

Results edit

1928 Iowa gubernatorial election[1]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Republican John Hammill (incumbent) 591,720 62.79%
Democratic L. W. Housel 350,722 37.21%
Majority 240,998
Turnout
Republican hold Swing

References edit

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