1962 Iowa gubernatorial election

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.

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

Elections in Iowa

Primary elections

Primary elections were held on June 4, 1962.[1]

Democratic primary

Candidates
  • Harold Hughes, Chairman of the State Commerce Commission
  • Lewis E. Lint

Results
Democratic primary results[1]
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Harold Hughes 66,624 78.9
Democratic Lewis E. Lint 17,770 21.1
Total votes 84,394 100.00

Republican primary

Candidates

Results
Republican primary results[1]
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Norman A. Erbe 134,010 67.7
Republican William H. Nicholas 63,966 32.3
Total votes 197,976 100.00

General election

Candidates
  • Harold Hughes, Democratic
  • Norman A. Erbe, Republican

Results
1962 Iowa gubernatorial election[2]
Party Candidate Votes % ±
Democratic Harold Hughes 430,899 52.56%
Republican Norman A. Erbe 388,955 47.44%
Majority 41,944
Turnout 819,854
Democratic gain from Republican Swing
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References
  1. "Summary of Official Canvass of Votes Cast in Iowa Primary Election" (PDF). Secretary of State of Iowa. 1962. Retrieved March 22, 2020.
  2. "Summary of Official Canvass of Votes Cast in Iowa General Election" (PDF). Secretary of State of Iowa. 1962. Retrieved March 22, 2020.
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