1952 Iowa gubernatorial election

1952 Iowa gubernatorial election

November 4, 1952
 
Nominee William S. Beardsley Herschel C. Loveless
Party Republican Democratic
Popular vote 638,388 587,671
Percentage 51.90% 47.78%

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

Governor before election

William S. Beardsley
Republican

Elected Governor

William S. Beardsley
Republican

The 1952 Iowa gubernatorial election was held on November 4, 1952. Incumbent Republican William S. Beardsley defeated Democratic nominee and Mayor of Ottumwa Herschel C. Loveless with 51.90% of the vote.