1962 Iowa gubernatorial election

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

References

1. 2018 Iowa gubernatorial election
2. 2022 Iowa gubernatorial election
3. 1972 Iowa gubernatorial election
4. 2006 Iowa gubernatorial election
5. 2010 Iowa gubernatorial election
6. 1986 Iowa gubernatorial election
7. 2014 Iowa gubernatorial election
8. 1994 Iowa gubernatorial election
9. 1998 Iowa gubernatorial election
10. 2002 Iowa gubernatorial election
11. 1966 Iowa gubernatorial election
12. 1982 Iowa gubernatorial election
13. 1974 Iowa gubernatorial election
14. 1968 Iowa gubernatorial election
15. 1964 Iowa gubernatorial election
16. 1990 Iowa gubernatorial election
17. 1863 Iowa gubernatorial election
18. 1978 Iowa gubernatorial election
19. 1958 Iowa gubernatorial election
20. 1869 Iowa gubernatorial election