1974 Iowa gubernatorial election

The 1974 Iowa gubernatorial election was held on November 5, 1974. Incumbent Republican Robert D. Ray defeated Democratic nominee James Schaben with 58.07% of the vote.

1974 Iowa gubernatorial election
November 5, 1974
 
Nominee Robert D. Ray James Schaben
Party Republican Democratic
Popular vote 534,518 377,553
Percentage 58.07% 41.02%
County Results

Ray:      50-60%      60-70%      70-80%

Schaben:      50–60%
Governor before election

Robert D. Ray
Republican

 Elected Governor

Robert D. Ray
Republican

Elections in Iowa

Primary elections

Primary elections were held on June 4, 1974.[1]

Democratic primary

Candidates

Results
Democratic primary results[1]
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic James Schaben 59,840 44.82
Democratic William J. Gannon 52,420 39.27
Democratic Clark Rasmussen 21,240 15.91
Total votes 133,500 100.00

Republican primary

Candidates

Results
Republican primary results[1]
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Robert D. Ray 126,113 100.00
Total votes 126,113 100.00

General election

Candidates

Major party candidates

  • Robert D. Ray, Republican
  • James Schaben, Democratic

Other candidates

  • Ralph Scott, American

Results
1974 Iowa gubernatorial election[2]
Party Candidate Votes % ±
Republican Robert D. Ray 534,518 58.07%
Democratic James Schaben 377,553 41.02%
American Ralph Scott 8,323 0.90%
Majority 156,965
Turnout 920,458
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. 1974. Retrieved February 19, 2019.
  2. "Summary of Official Canvass of Votes Cast in Iowa General Election" (PDF). Secretary of State of Iowa. 1974. Retrieved February 19, 2019.
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