1956 Iowa gubernatorial election
The 1956 Iowa gubernatorial election was held on November 6, 1956. Democratic nominee Herschel C. Loveless defeated incumbent Republican Leo Hoegh with 51.22% of the vote.
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| Elections in Iowa |
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 State government |
Primary elections
Primary elections were held on June 4, 1956.[1]
Candidates
- Herschel C. Loveless, former Mayor of Ottumwa
- Lawrence E. Plummer
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Herschel C. Loveless | 77,206 | 70.0 | |
| Democratic | Lawrence E. Plummer | 33,103 | 30.0 | |
| Total votes | 110,309 | 100.00 | ||
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Leo Hoegh | 188,290 | 100.00 | |
| Total votes | 188,290 | 100.00 | ||
General election
Candidates
- Herschel C. Loveless, Democratic
- Leo Hoegh, Republican
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Herschel C. Loveless | 616,852 | 51.22% | ||
| Republican | Leo Hoegh | 587,383 | 48.78% | ||
| Majority | 29,469 | ||||
| Turnout | 1,204,235 | ||||
| Democratic gain from Republican | Swing | ||||
References
- "Summary of Official Canvass of Votes Cast in Iowa Primary Election" (PDF). Secretary of State of Iowa. 1956. Retrieved March 28, 2020.
- "Summary of Official Canvass of Votes Cast in Iowa General Election" (PDF). Secretary of State of Iowa. 1956. Retrieved March 28, 2020.
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