The 1948 United States Senate election in Iowa took place on November 2, 1948. Incumbent Republican Senator George A. Wilson ran for re-election to a second term but was defeated by Democratic former Senator Guy Gillette.
Republican primary
Candidates
- John N. Calhoun, former State Senator from Keosauqua (1933âÂÂ35) and National Guard Lieutenant Colonel in World War II
- George A. Wilson, incumbent Senator since 1943
Results
Democratic primary
Candidates
- Guy Gillette, former U.S. Senator (1936âÂÂ45)
- Ernest J. Seemann, perennial candidate
Results
General election
Results
See also
References