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The1950 Iowa gubernatorial election was held on November 7, 1950. IncumbentRepublicanWilliam S. Beardsley defeatedDemocratic nominee Lester S. Gillette with 59.10% of the vote.
Primary elections were held on June 5, 1950.[1]
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Lester S. Gillette | 70,046 | ||
| Democratic | Myron J. Bennett | 23,458 | ||
| Total votes | 93,504 | |||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | William S. Beardsley (incumbent) | 238,686 | 100.00 | |
| Total votes | 238,686 | 100.00 | ||
Major party candidates
Other candidates
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | William S. Beardsley (incumbent) | 506,642 | 59.10% | ||
| Democratic | Lester S. Gillette | 347,176 | 40.50% | ||
| Prohibition | W. Raymond Picken | 2,805 | 0.33% | ||
| Independent | Howard H. Tyler | 590 | 0.07% | ||
| Majority | 159,466 | ||||
| Turnout | 857,213 | ||||
| Republicanhold | Swing | ||||
