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.