1968 Iowa gubernatorial election

The 1968 Iowa gubernatorial election was held on November 5, 1968. Republican nominee Robert D. Ray defeated Democratic nominee Paul Franzenburg with 54.06% of the vote.

Primary elections
Primary elections were held on September 3, 1968.

Candidates

 * Paul Franzenburg, Treasurer of Iowa

Candidates

 * Robert D. Ray, former Chair of the Iowa Republican Party
 * Donald E. Johnson, former Commander of the American Legion
 * Robert K. Beck, former State Representative

Candidates
Major party candidates
 * Robert D. Ray, Republican
 * Paul Franzenburg, Democratic

Other candidates
 * Harry Miller, Prohibition