1928 Wisconsin gubernatorial election

1928 Wisconsin gubernatorial election

← 1926 November 6, 1928 1930 →
 
Nominee Walter J. Kohler Sr. Albert G. Schmedeman
Party Republican Democratic
Popular vote 547,738 394,368
Percentage 55.38% 39.87%

County results

Kohler:      40–50%      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%      80–90%      90–100%

Schmedeman:      40–50%      50–60%      60–70%

Governor before election

Fred R. Zimmerman
Republican

Elected Governor

Walter J. Kohler Sr.
Republican

The 1928 Wisconsin gubernatorial election was held on November 6, 1928. Primary elections were held on September 4, 1928. Incumbent Republican Governor Fred R. Zimmerman was defeated in the Republican primary. Republican nominee Walter J. Kohler Sr. defeated Democratic nominee Albert G. Schmedeman with 55.38% of the vote.