1929 Virginia gubernatorial election

For related races, see 1929 United States gubernatorial elections.

The 1929 Virginia gubernatorial election was held on November 5, 1929 to elect the governor of Virginia.

1929 Virginia gubernatorial election

November 5, 1929

Nominee John Garland Pollard William Moseley Brown Party Democratic Republican Popular vote 169,329 99,650 Percentage 62.8% 36.9%

County and independent city results Pollard:      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%      80–90%      >90% Brown:      50–60%      60–70%

Governor before election Harry F. Byrd Democratic Elected Governor John Garland Pollard Democratic

Results

Virginia gubernatorial election, 1929

Party		Candidate	Votes	%
	Democratic	John Garland Pollard	169,329	62.78%
	Republican	William Moseley Brown	99,650	36.95%
	Socialist	John J. Kafka	460	0.17%
	Independent	W. A. Rowe	289	0.11%
Total votes			269,728	100.00%
	Democratic hold