1958 Iowa gubernatorial election

The 1958 Iowa gubernatorial election was held on November 4, 1958. Incumbent Democrat Herschel C. Loveless defeated Republican nominee William G. Murray with 54.13% of the vote.

Primary elections
Primary elections were held on June 2, 1958.

Candidates

 * Herschel C. Loveless, incumbent Governor

Candidates

 * William G. Murray, Iowa State University Economics Professor
 * William H. Nicholas, incumbent Lieutenant Governor

Candidates

 * Herschel C. Loveless, Democratic
 * William G. Murray, Republican