The 1944 Iowa gubernatorial election was held on November 7, 1944. Republican nominee Robert D. Blue defeated Democratic nominee Richard F. Mitchell with 56.01% of the vote.
Primary elections Primary elections were held on June 5, 1944.
Democratic primary
Candidates Richard F. Mitchell, former Associate Justice of the Iowa Supreme Court
Results
Republican primary
Candidates Robert D. Blue, incumbent Lieutenant Governor Henry W. Burma, Speaker of the Iowa House of Representatives Milton W. Strickler, former State Representative
Results
General election
Candidates Major party candidates Robert D. Blue, Republican Richard F. Mitchell, Democratic
Other candidates Glen Williamson, Prohibition Hugo Bockewitz, Socialist
Results
References