1938 Iowa gubernatorial election

The 1938 Iowa gubernatorial election was held on November 8, 1938. Republican nominee George A. Wilson defeated Democratic incumbent Nelson G. Kraschel with 52.71% of the vote.

1938 Iowa gubernatorial election

← 1936 November 8, 1938 1940 →
 
Nominee George A. Wilson Nelson G. Kraschel
Party Republican Democratic
Popular vote 447,061 387,779
Percentage 52.71% 45.72%

County results
Wilson:      40–50%      50–60%      60–70%
Kraschel:      40–50%      50–60%      60–70%

Governor before election

Nelson G. Kraschel
Democratic

Elected Governor

George A. Wilson
Republican

General election

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Candidates

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Major party candidates

  • George A. Wilson, Republican
  • Nelson G. Kraschel, Democratic

Other candidates

  • Wallace M. Short, Farmer–Labor
  • John F. Wirds, Progressive
  • J. Alvin Mitchell, Prohibition

Results

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1938 Iowa gubernatorial election[1]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Republican George A. Wilson 447,061 52.71%
Democratic Nelson G. Kraschel (incumbent) 387,779 45.72%
Farmer–Labor Wallace M. Short 10,186 1.20%
Progressive Party John F. Wirds 2,097 0.25%
Prohibition J. Alvin Mitchell 1,108 0.13%
Majority 59,282
Turnout
Republican gain from Democratic Swing

References

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  1. ^ "Summary of Official Canvass of Votes Cast in Iowa General Election" (PDF). Secretary of State of Iowa. 1938. Retrieved April 25, 2020.