1928 Wisconsin gubernatorial election explained

Election Name:1928 Wisconsin gubernatorial election
Country:Wisconsin
Flag Year:1913
Type:Presidential
Ongoing:no
Previous Election:1926 Wisconsin gubernatorial election
Previous Year:1926
Next Election:1930 Wisconsin gubernatorial election
Next Year:1930
Election Date:November 6, 1928
Image1:File:Walter J. Kohler, Sr. (Wisconsin Governor).jpg
Nominee1:Walter J. Kohler Sr.
Party1:Republican Party (United States)
Popular Vote1:547,738
Percentage1:55.38%
Nominee2:Albert G. Schmedeman
Party2:Democratic Party (United States)
Popular Vote2:394,368
Percentage2:39.87%
Map Size:250px
Governor
Before Election:Fred R. Zimmerman
Before Party:Republican Party (United States)
After Election:Walter J. Kohler Sr.
After Party:Republican Party (United States)

The 1928 Wisconsin gubernatorial election was held on November 6, 1928. Primary elections were held on September 4, 1928. Incumbent Republican Governor Fred R. Zimmerman was defeated in the Republican primary. Republican nominee Walter J. Kohler Sr. defeated Democratic nominee Albert G. Schmedeman with 55.38% of the vote.

Republican primary

Candidates

Nominee

Eliminated in primary

Results

Democratic primary

Nominee

Results

Socialist primary

Candidates

Nominee

Withdrew

Results

Prohibition primary

Candidates

Nominee

Eliminated in primary

Results

Other party nominations

General election

Results

Bibliography

Notes and References

  1. News: . Politics . The Capital Times . Madison, Wisconsin . June 27, 1928 . 11 . 23 April 2021.
  2. News: . County Clerk's List of Candidates . Chippewa Herald-Telegram . Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin . August 13, 1928 . 6 . 23 April 2021.