1914 Iowa gubernatorial election
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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.
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November 3, 1914
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 County results Clarke: 30â40% 40â50% 50â60% 60â70% 70â80% Hamilton: 40â50% 50â60% 60â70% | |||||||||||||||||
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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
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | George W. Clarke (incumbent) | 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 | ||||
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| Republican hold | Swing | ||||