1914 Iowa gubernatorial election

The 1914 Iowa gubernatorial election was held on November 3, 1914. Incumbent Republican George W. Clarke defeated Democratic nominee John Taylor Hamilton with 49.31% of the vote.

1914 Iowa gubernatorial election

November 3, 1914
 
Nominee George W. Clarke John Taylor Hamilton
Party Republican Democratic
Popular vote 207,881 181,036
Percentage 49.31% 42.94%

Governor before election

George W. Clarke
Republican

Elected Governor

George W. Clarke
Republican

General election

Candidates

Major party candidates

  • George W. Clarke, Republican
  • John Taylor Hamilton, Democratic

Other candidates

  • George C. White, Progressive
  • Oliver C. Wilson, Socialist
  • Malcolm Smith, Prohibition

Results

1914 Iowa gubernatorial election[1]
Party Candidate Votes % ±
Republican George W. Clarke 207,881 49.31%
Democratic John Taylor Hamilton 181,036 42.94%
Progressive George C. White 16,796 3.98%
Socialist Oliver C. Wilson 9,029 2.14%
Prohibition Malcolm Smith 6,837 1.62%
Majority 26,845
Turnout
Republican hold Swing
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References

  1. "Guide to U.S. Elections". Books.google.com. Retrieved July 3, 2020.
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