1942 Iowa gubernatorial election

The 1942 Iowa gubernatorial election was held on November 3, 1942. Republican nominee Bourke B. Hickenlooper defeated Democratic nominee Nelson G. Kraschel with 62.75% of the vote.

1942 Iowa gubernatorial election
November 3, 1942
 
Nominee Bourke B. Hickenlooper Nelson G. Kraschel
Party Republican Democratic
Popular vote 438,547 258,310
Percentage 62.75% 36.96%
Governor before election

George A. Wilson
Republican

 Elected Governor

Bourke B. Hickenlooper
Republican

Elections in Iowa

Primary elections

Primary elections were held on June 1, 1942.[1]

Democratic primary

Candidates

Results
Democratic primary results[1]
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Nelson G. Kraschel 50,172
Democratic Earl Miller 45,262
Democratic A. E. Augustine 28,293
Total votes

Republican primary

Candidates

Results
Republican primary results[1]
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Bourke B. Hickenlooper 186,211 100.00
Total votes 186,211 100.00

General election

Candidates

Major party candidates

  • Bourke B. Hickenlooper, Republican
  • Nelson G. Kraschel, Democratic

Other candidates

  • Ward Hall, Prohibition
  • F. M. Briggs, Independent

Results
1942 Iowa gubernatorial election[2]
Party Candidate Votes % ±
Republican Bourke B. Hickenlooper 438,547 62.75%
Democratic Nelson G. Kraschel 258,310 36.96%
Prohibition Ward Hall 1,483 0.21%
Independent F. M. Briggs 590 0.08%
Majority 180,237
Turnout
Republican hold Swing
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References
  1. "Summary of Official Canvass of Votes Cast in Iowa Primary Election" (PDF). Secretary of State of Iowa. 1942. Retrieved April 18, 2020.
  2. "Summary of Official Canvass of Votes Cast in Iowa General Election" (PDF). Secretary of State of Iowa. 1942. Retrieved April 18, 2020.
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