1982 Iowa gubernatorial election

1982 Iowa gubernatorial election

November 2, 1982
 
Nominee Terry Branstad Roxanne Conlin
Party Republican Democratic
Popular vote 548,313 483,291
Percentage 52.8% 46.5%

County results
Branstad:      40-50%      50-60%      60-70%      70-80%
Conlin:      40–50%      50–60%

Governor before election

Robert D. Ray
Republican

Elected Governor

Terry Branstad
Republican

The 1982 Iowa gubernatorial election was held on November 2, 1982. Republican nominee Terry Branstad defeated Democratic nominee Roxanne Conlin with 52.81% of the vote.