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1928 Iowa gubernatorial election

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1928 Iowa gubernatorial election

← 1926 November 6, 1928 1930 →
 
Nominee John Hammill L. W. Housel
Party Republican Democratic
Popular vote 591,720 350,722
Percentage 62.79% 37.21%

County results
Hammill:      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%
Housel:      50–60%      60–70%

Governor before election

John Hammill
Republican

Elected Governor

John Hammill
Republican

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.

General election

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Candidates

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

Results

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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

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