1940 Iowa gubernatorial election
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| County results Wilson: 40–50% 50–60% 60–70% Valentine: 50–60% | |||||||||||||||||
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The 1940 Iowa gubernatorial election was held on November 5, 1940. Incumbent Republican George A. Wilson defeated Democratic nominee John K. Valentine with 52.72% of the vote.