1946 Iowa gubernatorial election
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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.
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November 5, 1946
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 County results Blue: 40–50% 50–60% 60–70% 70–80% Miles: 50–60% | |||||||||||||||||
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Primary elections
Primary elections were held on June 3, 1946.[1]
Democratic primary
Candidates
- Frank Miles, Editor of the Iowa Legionnaire
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Frank Miles | 50,385 | 100.00 | |
| Total votes | 50,385 | 100.00 | ||
Republican primary
Candidates
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Robert D. Blue (incumbent) | 141,024 | 63.63 | |
| Republican | George H. Olmsted | 80,590 | 36.37 | |
| Total votes | ||||
General election
Candidates
Major party candidates
- Robert D. Blue, Republican
- Frank Miles, Democratic
Other candidates
- E. P. Gabriel, Prohibition
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Robert D. Blue (incumbent) | 362,592 | 57.40% | ||
| Democratic | Frank Miles | 266,190 | 42.14% | ||
| Prohibition | E. P. Gabriel | 2,899 | 0.46% | ||
| Majority | 96,402 | ||||
| Turnout | 631,681 | ||||
| Republican hold | Swing | ||||