1952 Iowa gubernatorial election

The 1952 Iowa gubernatorial election was held on November 4, 1952. Incumbent Republican William S. Beardsley defeated Democratic nominee Herschel C. Loveless with 51.90% of the vote.

Primary elections
Primary elections were held on June 2, 1952.

Candidates

 * Herschel C. Loveless, Mayor of Ottumwa
 * Otha Wearin, former U.S. Representative

Candidates

 * William S. Beardsley, incumbent Governor
 * Kenneth A. Evans, former Lieutenant Governor
 * William H. Nicholas, incumbent Lieutenant Governor

Candidates
Major party candidates
 * William S. Beardsley, Republican
 * Herschel C. Loveless, Democratic

Other candidates
 * Z. Everett Kellum, Prohibition
 * Ernest J. Seemann, Independent