1940 Iowa gubernatorial election

The 1940 Iowa gubernatorial election was held on November 5, 1940. Incumbent Republican George A. Wilson defeated Democratic nominee John K. Valentine with 52.72% of the vote.

Primary elections
Primary elections were held on June 3, 1940.

Candidates

 * John K. Valentine, former Lieutenant Governor
 * Edward Breen, State Senator

Candidates

 * George A. Wilson, incumbent Governor
 * H. R. Gross, Newspaper reporter
 * Irving H. Knudson, former State Senator

Candidates
Major party candidates
 * George A. Wilson, Republican
 * John K. Valentine, Democratic

Other candidates
 * M. M. Heptonstall, Prohibition
 * Charles Speck, Communist