1936 Iowa gubernatorial election

The 1936 Iowa gubernatorial election was held on November 3, 1936. Democratic nominee Nelson G. Kraschel narrowly defeated Republican nominee George A. Wilson with 48.56% of the vote.

1936 Iowa gubernatorial election

November 3, 1936
 
Nominee Nelson G. Kraschel George A. Wilson
Party Democratic Republican
Popular vote 524,178 521,747
Percentage 48.56% 48.33%

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

Governor before election

Clyde L. Herring
Democratic

Elected Governor

Nelson G. Kraschel
Democratic

Primary elections

Primary elections were held on June 1, 1936.[1]

Candidates

Results

Democratic primary results[1]
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Nelson G. Kraschel 82,791
Democratic Richard F. Mitchell 52,481
Total votes

Candidates

Results

Republican primary results[1]
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican George A. Wilson 112,593
Republican John M. Grimes 92,399
Republican George R. Call 41,429
Total votes

General election

Candidates

Major party candidates

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

Other candidates

  • Wallace M. Short, Farmer–Labor
  • Ted Fitch, Prohibition
  • J. P. Russell, Socialist

Results

1936 Iowa gubernatorial election[2]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Democratic Nelson G. Kraschel 524,178 48.56%
Republican George A. Wilson 521,747 48.33%
Farmer–Labor Wallace M. Short 31,438 2.91%
Prohibition Ted Fitch 1,159 0.11%
Socialist J. P. Russell 970 0.09%
Majority 2,431
Turnout
Democratic hold Swing

References

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