1938 Iowa gubernatorial election

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

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.