The 1936 Iowa gubernatorial election was held on November 3, 1936. Democratic nominee Nelson G. Kraschel narrowly defeated Republican nominee George A. Wilson with 48.56% of the vote.
Primary elections Primary elections were held on June 1, 1936.
Democratic primary
Candidates Nelson G. Kraschel, incumbent Lieutenant Governor Richard F. Mitchell, Associate Justice of the Iowa Supreme Court
Results
Republican primary
Candidates George A. Wilson, former State Senator John M. Grimes George R. Call
Results
General election
Candidates Major party candidates Nelson G. Kraschel, Democratic George A. Wilson, Republican
Other candidates Wallace M. Short, Farmer–Labor Ted Fitch, Prohibition J. P. Russell, Socialist
Results
References