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.
Democratic primary
Candidates Harold Hughes, Chairman of the State Commerce Commission Lewis E. Lint
Results
Republican primary
Candidates Norman A. Erbe, incumbent Governor William H. Nicholas, former Lieutenant Governor
Results
General election
Candidates Harold Hughes, Democratic Norman A. Erbe, Republican
Results
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