1962 Iowa gubernatorial election

1962 Iowa gubernatorial election

November 6, 1962
 
Nominee Harold Hughes Norman A. Erbe
Party Democratic Republican
Popular vote 430,899 388,955
Percentage 52.56% 47.44%

County results
Hughes:      50–60%      60–70%
Erbe:      50-60%      60-70%      70-80%

Governor before election

Norman Erbe
Republican

Elected Governor

Harold Hughes
Democratic

The 1962 Iowa gubernatorial election was held on November 6, 1962. Democratic nominee Harold Hughes defeated incumbent Republican Norman A. Erbe with 52.56% of the vote.