In the general election , Wilson received 9,126,300 ( 49.2 % ) votes , Hughes received 8,546,789 votes , and Benson received 589,924 votes .
However , the Socialist Party did nominate a candidate : Allan Benson .
In the general election , Wilson received 9,126,300 ( 49.2 % ) votes , Hughes received 8,546,789 votes , and Allan Benson received 589,924 votes .
However , the Socialist Party did nominate a candidate : Allan Benson .