1962 Iowa gubernatorial election

The 1962 Iowa gubernatorial election was held on November 6, 1962. Democratic nominee Harold Hughes defeated incumbent Republican Norman A. Erbe with 52.56% of the vote.

Primary elections
Primary elections were held on June 4, 1962.

Candidates

 * Harold Hughes, Chairman of the State Commerce Commission
 * Lewis E. Lint

Candidates

 * Norman A. Erbe, incumbent Governor
 * William H. Nicholas, former Lieutenant Governor

Candidates

 * Harold Hughes, Democratic
 * Norman A. Erbe, Republican