The 1936 Iowa gubernatorial election was held on November 3, 1936. Democratic nominee Nelson G. Kraschel narrowly defeated Republican nominee George A. Wilson with 48.56% of the vote.
Primary elections
Primary elections were held on June 1, 1936.
Democratic primary
Candidates
Results
Republican primary
Candidates
Results
General election
Candidates
Major party candidates
- Nelson G. Kraschel, Democratic
- George A. Wilson, Republican
Other candidates
- Wallace M. Short, FarmerâÂÂLabor
- Ted Fitch, Prohibition
- J. P. Russell, Socialist
Results
References