Clyde R. Hoey, Governor

Clyde R. Hoey

Governor
Born
December 11, 1877
Died
May 12, 1954
Age at death
76
Home state
North Carolina
Party
Democratic
On the ballot
1936
1-0
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Hoey542,139
Opponents270,843
1
Elections run

Clyde R. Hoey (1877–1954), a Democratic politician from North Carolina, ran once for U.S. office, winning the 1936 governor election in North Carolina with 542,139 votes (66.69%), defeating Gilliam Grissom.

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How many votes has Clyde R. Hoey received?

Clyde R. Hoey has received 542,139 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 1–0.

Election history

Clyde R. Hoey’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
1936GovernorNorth CarolinaWon542,13966.69%Gilliam Grissom
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