1940 Iowa gubernatorial election

1940 Iowa gubernatorial election
	County results; Wilson: 40–50% 50–60% 60–70% ; Valentine: 50–60%
Governor before election; George A. Wilson; Republican	Elected Governor ; George A. Wilson; Republican

The 1940 Iowa gubernatorial election was held on November 5, 1940. Incumbent Republican George A. Wilson defeated Democratic nominee John K. Valentine with 52.72% of the vote.

Primary elections

Primary elections were held on June 3, 1940.^[1]

Democratic primary results^[1]
Party		Candidate	Votes	%
	Democratic	John K. Valentine	70,233	57.88
	Democratic	Edward Breen	51,112	42.12
Total votes			121,345	100.00

Republican primary results^[1]
Party		Candidate	Votes	%
	Republican	George A. Wilson (incumbent)	165,176	49.66
	Republican	H. R. Gross	146,395	44.01
	Republican	Irving H. Knudson	21,039	6.33
Total votes			332,610	100.00

Major party candidates

Other candidates

1940 Iowa gubernatorial election^[2]
Party		Candidate	Votes	%
	Republican	George A. Wilson (incumbent)	620,480	52.72%
	Democratic	John K. Valentine	553,941	47.07%
	Prohibition	M. M. Heptonstall	1,289	0.11%
	Communist	Charles Speck	1,230	0.11%
Majority			66,539
Turnout
	Republican hold		Swing