Clyde L. Herring

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Clyde L. Herring

U.S.A.

Party Democrat
Latest Campaign State Governor
Date of Birth May 3, 1879
Date of Death Sept. 15, 1945 (Age: 66)
Overall Community Sentiment: Neutral

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Personal Background

Clyde L. Herring transitioned from a rural upbringing to a multifaceted career in business and public service. He began as a jewelry clerk in Detroit before serving in the military during the Spanish–American War. Herring then engaged in ranching and farming, eventually becoming a Ford agent and accumulating substantial real estate investments. His leadership in local fundraising and advisory roles during World War I highlighted his organizational and strategic capabilities.

Political Ideas

Clyde L. Herring's political career reveals a unique blend of military service and economic pragmatism, with a surprising advocacy for industrial acceleration during wartime. His early life in farming and subsequent ventures in real estate and the automobile industry suggest an ideologically agile approach, balancing local interests with broader economic strategies. Herring's consistent engagement with military service and wartime logistics highlights a calculated approach to national defense and industrial mobilization.

Campaigns
1934: Iowa State Governor
ELECTED

Election History

1934 Iowa gubernatorial election

468,921 votes (51.75%)

Win
1932: Iowa State Governor
ELECTED

Election History

1932 Iowa gubernatorial election

508,573 votes (52.77%)

Win

Iowa Governor 1932, Democrat Primary

51,372 votes (44.21%)

Win
1920: Iowa State Governor

Election History

1920 Iowa gubernatorial election

338,108 votes (38.65%)

Loss

Winner: Nathan E. Kendall