The 1990 Iowa gubernatorial election took place November 8, 1990. Incumbent Republican Governor of Iowa Terry Branstad ran for re-election to a third term as governor. On the Democratic side, state representative Donald Avenson won his party's nomination and both Branstad and Avenson moved on to the general election. Branstad won re-election to a third term as governor, defeating Avenson by a margin of over 20 points.
Democratic primary Candidates Donald Avenson, former Iowa State Representative Tom Miller, Iowa Attorney General Jo Ann Zimmerman, Iowa Lieutenant Governor John Crystal Darold Powers
Results
Republican primary
Candidates Terry Branstad, incumbent Governor of Iowa Results
General election Results
See also United States gubernatorial elections, 1990 State of Iowa Governors of Iowa
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