1956 Iowa gubernatorial election

The 1956 Iowa gubernatorial election was held on November 6, 1956. Democratic nominee Herschel C. Loveless defeated incumbent Republican Leo Hoegh with 51.22% of the vote.

Primary elections
Primary elections were held on June 4, 1956.

Candidates

 * Herschel C. Loveless, former Mayor of Ottumwa
 * Lawrence E. Plummer

Candidates

 * Leo Hoegh, incumbent Governor

Candidates

 * Herschel C. Loveless, Democratic
 * Leo Hoegh, Republican