1936 Iowa gubernatorial election

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.

Candidates

 * Nelson G. Kraschel, incumbent Lieutenant Governor
 * Richard F. Mitchell, Associate Justice of the Iowa Supreme Court

Candidates

 * George A. Wilson, former State Senator
 * John M. Grimes
 * George R. Call

Candidates
Major party candidates
 * Nelson G. Kraschel, Democratic
 * George A. Wilson, Republican

Other candidates
 * Wallace M. Short, Farmer–Labor
 * Ted Fitch, Prohibition
 * J. P. Russell, Socialist