The 1940 Iowa gubernatorial election was held on November 5, 1940. Incumbent Republican George A. Wilson defeated Democratic nominee John K. Valentine with 52.72% of the vote.
Primary elections Primary elections were held on June 3, 1940.
Democratic primary
Candidates John K. Valentine, former Lieutenant Governor Edward Breen, State Senator
Results
Republican primary
Candidates George A. Wilson, incumbent Governor H. R. Gross, Newspaper reporter Irving H. Knudson, former State Senator
Results
General election
Candidates Major party candidates George A. Wilson, Republican John K. Valentine, Democratic
Other candidates M. M. Heptonstall, Prohibition Charles Speck, Communist
Results
References