1934 Iowa gubernatorial election

The 1934 Iowa gubernatorial election was held on November 6, 1934. Incumbent Democrat Clyde L. Herring defeated Republican nominee Dan W. Turner with 51.75% of the vote.

1934 Iowa gubernatorial election

← 1932 November 6, 1934 1936 →
 
Nominee Clyde L. Herring Dan W. Turner
Party Democratic Republican
Popular vote 468,921 394,634
Percentage 51.75% 43.55%

County results
Herring:      40–50%      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%
Turner:      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%

Governor before election

Clyde L. Herring
Democratic

Elected Governor

Clyde L. Herring
Democratic

General election

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Candidates

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Major party candidates

  • Clyde L. Herring, Democratic
  • Dan W. Turner, Republican

Other candidates

  • Wallace M. Short, Farmer–Labor
  • L. J. U. Smay, Prohibition
  • Arthur W. Saarman, Socialist
  • Ira R. Meade, Communist

Results

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1934 Iowa gubernatorial election[1]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Democratic Clyde L. Herring (incumbent) 468,921 51.75%
Republican Dan W. Turner 394,634 43.55%
Farmer–Labor Wallace M. Short 37,032 4.09%
Prohibition L. J. U. Smay 2,193 0.24%
Socialist Arthur W. Saarman 1,866 0.21%
Communist Ira R. Meade 1,521 0.17%
Majority 74,287
Turnout
Democratic hold Swing

References

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  1. ^ Kalb, Deborah (December 24, 2015). Guide to U.S. Elections. ISBN 9781483380353. Retrieved May 8, 2020.