1938 Iowa gubernatorial election

The 1938 Iowa gubernatorial election was held on November 8, 1938. Republican nominee George A. Wilson defeated Democratic incumbent Nelson G. Kraschel with 52.71% of the vote.

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

Other candidates
 * Wallace M. Short, Farmer–Labor
 * John F. Wirds, Progressive
 * J. Alvin Mitchell, Prohibition