The 1942 Iowa gubernatorial election was held on November 3, 1942. Republican nominee Bourke B. Hickenlooper defeated Democratic nominee Nelson G. Kraschel with 62.75% of the vote.
Primary elections Primary elections were held on June 1, 1942.
Democratic primary
Candidates Nelson G. Kraschel, former Governor Earl Miller Albert Earl Augustine, State Senator
Results
Republican primary
Candidates Bourke B. Hickenlooper, incumbent Lieutenant Governor
Results
General election
Candidates Major party candidates Bourke B. Hickenlooper, Republican Nelson G. Kraschel, Democratic
Other candidates Ward Hall, Prohibition F. M. Briggs, Independent
Results
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