Election for the governorship of the U.S. state of Iowa
1946 Iowa gubernatorial election
Nominee
Robert D. Blue
Frank Miles
Party
Republican
Democratic
Popular vote
362,592
266,190
Percentage
57.40%
42.14%
County results
Blue: 40-50% 50-60% 60-70% 70-80%
Miles: 50–60%
Governor before election
Robert D. Blue
Republican
Elected Governor
Robert D. Blue
Republican
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.[1]
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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