1956 Iowa gubernatorial election

The 1956 Iowa gubernatorial election was held on November 6, 1956. Democratic nominee Herschel C. Loveless defeated incumbent Republican Leo Hoegh with 51.22% of the vote.

Primary elections

Primary elections were held on June 4, 1956.

Democratic primary

Candidates

• Herschel C. Loveless, former Mayor of Ottumwa
• Lawrence E. Plummer

Results

Republican primary

Candidates

• Leo Hoegh, incumbent Governor

Results

General election

Candidates

• Herschel C. Loveless, Democratic
• Leo Hoegh, Republican

Results

References