The 1952 Iowa gubernatorial election was held on November 4, 1952. Incumbent Republican William S. Beardsley defeated Democratic nominee and Mayor of Ottumwa Herschel C. Loveless with 51.90% of the vote.
Primary elections Primary elections were held on June 2, 1952.
Democratic primary
Candidates Herschel C. Loveless, Mayor of Ottumwa Otha Wearin, former U.S. Representative
Results
Republican primary
Candidates William S. Beardsley, incumbent Governor Kenneth A. Evans, former Lieutenant Governor William H. Nicholas, incumbent Lieutenant Governor
Results
General election
Candidates Major party candidates William S. Beardsley, Republican Herschel C. Loveless, Democratic
Other candidates Z. Everett Kellum, Prohibition Ernest J. Seemann, Independent
Results
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