1954 Iowa gubernatorial election

The 1954 Iowa gubernatorial election was held on November 2, 1954. Republican nominee Leo Hoegh, who had beaten William H. Nicholas for the Republican nomination, defeated Democratic nominee Clyde E. Herring with 51.37% of the vote. On November 21, in the aftermath of Governor-elect Hoegh's election, outgoing Governor William Beardsley died in a car crash, thrusting Lt Governor Leo Elthon to serve as Governor until Hoegh's term began.

1954 Iowa gubernatorial election

← 1952 November 2, 1954 1956 →
 
Nominee Leo Hoegh Clyde E. Herring
Party Republican Democratic
Popular vote 435,944 410,255
Percentage 51.37% 48.35%

County results

Hoegh:      50-60%      60-70%      70-80%

Herring:      50–60%      60–70%

Governor before election

William S. Beardsley
Republican

Elected Governor

Leo Hoegh
Republican

General election

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Candidates

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Major party candidates

  • Leo Hoegh, Republican
  • Clyde E. Herring, Democratic

Other candidates

  • Howard H. Tyler, Independent

Results

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1954 Iowa gubernatorial election[1]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Republican Leo Hoegh 435,944 51.37%
Democratic Clyde E. Herring 410,255 48.35%
Independent Howard H. Tyler 2,393 0.28%
Majority 25,689
Turnout 848,592
Republican hold Swing

References

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  1. ^ Cook, Rhodes (November 5, 2013). America Votes 30: 2011-2012, Election Returns by State. ISBN 9781452290171. Retrieved March 30, 2020.