1954 Iowa gubernatorial election

The 1954 Iowa gubernatorial election took place on November 2, 1954. Republican candidate Leo Hoegh, who won the Republican primary against William H. Nicholas, defeated Democratic candidate Clyde E. Herring, receiving 51.37% of the vote. Following the election, on November 21, outgoing Governor William Beardsley died in a car accident. Lieutenant Governor Leo Elthon served 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

Candidates

Major party candidates

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

Other candidates

• Howard H. Tyler, Independent

Results

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