The 1946 Iowa gubernatorial election was held on November 5, 1946. Incumbent Republican Robert D. Blue defeated Democratic nominee Frank Miles with 57.40% of the vote.

Primary elections Primary elections were held on June 3, 1946.

Democratic primary

Candidates Frank Miles, Editor of the Iowa Legionnaire

Results

Republican primary

Candidates Robert D. Blue, incumbent Governor George H. Olmsted, United States Army General

Results

General election

Candidates Major party candidates Robert D. Blue, Republican Frank Miles, Democratic

Other candidates E. P. Gabriel, Prohibition

Results

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