The 1932 Illinois gubernatorial election was held on November 8, 1932. Democratic nominee Henry Horner defeated Republican nominee and former Governor Len Small with 57.62% of the vote.
Incumbent first-term Republican Governor Louis Lincoln Emmerson did not run for re-election.
Primary elections Primary elections were held on April 12, 1932.
Democratic primary Candidates Joseph L. Burke Bruce A. Campbell, former State Representative R. S. Douglas Leo Patrick Dwyer Oliver Wendell Holmes Henry Horner, judge Michael L. Igoe, member of the board of South Park Commissioners Andrew W. Sullivan
Results
Republican primary Candidates Edward J. Brundage, former Attorney General of Illinois Oscar E. Carlstrom, incumbent Attorney General of Illinois Herbert E. Clayton Omer N. Custer, former Treasurer of Illinois J. Edward Jones William H. Malone, former chairman of the Illinois Tax Commission Willard A. Maxwell Len Small, former Governor
Endorsements
Results
General election Major candidates Henry Horner, Democratic Len Small, Republican
Minor candidates Leondies McDonald, Communist W. W. O'Brien, Independent Roy E. Burt, Socialist, member of the board of education of the Methodist Episcopal Church J. E. Procum, Socialist Labor, nominee for Governor in 1928
Post-primary endorsements
Results
See also 1932 Illinois lieutenant gubernatorial election
References
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