1942 Iowa gubernatorial election

The 1942 Iowa gubernatorial election was held on November 3, 1942. Republican nominee Bourke B. Hickenlooper defeated Democratic nominee Nelson G. Kraschel with 62.75% of the vote.

Primary elections
Primary elections were held on June 1, 1942.

Candidates

 * Nelson G. Kraschel, former Governor
 * Earl Miller
 * Albert Earl Augustine, State Senator

Candidates

 * Bourke B. Hickenlooper, incumbent Lieutenant Governor

Candidates
Major party candidates
 * Bourke B. Hickenlooper, Republican
 * Nelson G. Kraschel, Democratic

Other candidates
 * Ward Hall, Prohibition
 * F. M. Briggs, Independent