Marion Herbert Hoover (known as M. Herbert Hoover or Herbert Hoover; April 29, 1891 – March 12, 1952) of Akron, Ohio, was an American politician of the Republican party who ran unsuccessfully for a number of elective offices in Ohio. In 1944, Hoover was the Republican nominee in the election for Lieutenant Governor of Ohio.
Despite his name, he was not related to Herbert Hoover, the president of the United States from 1929 to 1933. Starting with the 1940 campaign, he dropped his first initial for campaign purposes, calling himself only "Herbert Hoover".
Early life
Marion Herbert Hoover was born on April 29, 1891, in Pickaway County, Ohio.
Career
Hoover was a Republican. In 1925, Hoover lost a race for a seat on the Akron city council. In 1926, he declared his intention to run for Ohio State Treasurer, but failed to get the Republican nomination. In 1934 and 1936, Hoover ran for an at-large seat in the United States House of Representatives but lost in the Republican party primary. He had a son and daughter, Jack and Mrs. Kenneth Tarkington.