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1954 Iowa gubernatorial election
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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.
== General election ==
=== Candidates ===
Major party candidates
Leo Hoegh, Republican
Clyde E. Herring, Democratic
Other candidates
Howard H. Tyler, Independent
=== Results ===
== References ==