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.
Democratic primary
Candidates Herschel C. Loveless, incumbent Governor
Results
Republican primary
Candidates William G. Murray, Iowa State University Economics Professor William H. Nicholas, incumbent Lieutenant Governor
Results
General election
Candidates Herschel C. Loveless, Democratic William G. Murray, Republican
Results
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