1936 United States Senate election in Iowa

The 1936 United States Senate election in Iowa took place on November 3, 1936. Incumbent Republican Senator Lester J. Dickinson ran for re-election to a second term but was defeated by Democratic Governor Clyde Herring. This was the first time since 1855 that Democrats held both of the state's senate seats.

Candidates

 * Norman G. Baker, radio broadcaster
 * Smith W. Brookhart, former U.S. Senator (1922–26, 1927–33)
 * George Chaney
 * Lester J. Dickinson, incumbent Senator since 1931
 * Guy Linville
 * Edwin Manning

Candidates

 * Clyde Herring, Governor of Iowa
 * Hubert Utterback, U.S. Representative from Des Moines
 * Samuel D. Whiting

Candidates

 * George F. Buresh
 * Francis G. Cutler