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Elections / 1928

The 1928 elections

Al Smith (D) faced Herbert Hoover (R); Hoover won the presidency. National popular vote: R+17.5.

President — national popular vote
Al Smith (D) vs Herbert Hoover (R)
Smith (D)
15,006,374
40.8%
Hoover (R)
21,434,861
58.2%
All others
363,505
1.0%
Margin
R+17.5

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