1948 United States Senate election in Iowa

The 1948 United States Senate election in Iowa took place on November 2, 1948. Incumbent Republican Senator George A. Wilson ran for re-election to a second term but was defeated by Democratic former Senator Guy Gillette.

1948 United States Senate election in Iowa

November 2, 1948
 
Nominee Guy Gillette George A. Wilson
Party Democratic Republican
Popular vote 578,226 415,778
Percentage 57.80% 41.56%

County results
Gillette:      40–50%      50–60%      60–70%
Wilson:      50–60%

U.S. senator before election

George A. Wilson
Republican

Elected U.S. Senator

Guy Gillette
Democratic

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