1929 Virginia gubernatorial election

The 1929 Virginia gubernatorial election was held on November 5, 1929 to elect the governor of Virginia.

1929 Virginia gubernatorial election

← 1925 November 5, 1929 1933 →
 
Nominee John Garland Pollard William Moseley Brown
Party Democratic Republican
Popular vote 169,329 99,650
Percentage 62.8% 36.9%

County and independent city results
Pollard:      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%      80–90%      >90%
Brown:      50–60%      60–70%

Governor before election

Harry F. Byrd
Democratic

Elected Governor

John Garland Pollard
Democratic

Results

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Virginia gubernatorial election, 1929[1]
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic John Garland Pollard 169,329 62.78%
Republican William Moseley Brown 99,650 36.95%
Socialist John J. Kafka 460 0.17%
Independent W. A. Rowe 289 0.11%
Total votes 269,728 100.00%
Democratic hold

References

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  1. ^ "Our Campaigns - VA Governor Race - Nov 05, 1929". Retrieved April 25, 2016.