The 1946 Iowa gubernatorial election was held on November 5, 1946. Incumbent Republican Robert D. Blue defeated Democratic nominee Frank Miles with 57.40% of the vote.
Primary elections Primary elections were held on June 3, 1946.
Democratic primary
Candidates Frank Miles, Editor of the Iowa Legionnaire
Results
Republican primary
Candidates Robert D. Blue, incumbent Governor George H. Olmsted, United States Army General
Results
General election
Candidates Major party candidates Robert D. Blue, Republican Frank Miles, Democratic
Other candidates E. P. Gabriel, Prohibition
Results
References