1948 Iowa gubernatorial election

1948 Iowa gubernatorial election

← 1946 November 2, 1948 1950 →
 
Nominee William S. Beardsley Carroll O. Switzer
Party Republican Democratic
Popular vote 553,900 434,432
Percentage 55.68% 43.67%

County results
Beardsley:      40-50%      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%
Switzer:      50–60%

Governor before election

Robert D. Blue
Republican

Elected Governor

William S. Beardsley
Republican

The 1948 Iowa gubernatorial election was held on November 2, 1948. Republican nominee William S. Beardsley defeated Democratic nominee Carroll O. Switzer with 55.68% of the vote.