1956 Iowa gubernatorial election

The 1956 Iowa gubernatorial election was held on November 6, 1956. Democratic nominee Herschel C. Loveless defeated incumbent Republican Leo Hoegh with 51.22% of the vote.

1956 Iowa gubernatorial election

November 6, 1956
 
Nominee Herschel C. Loveless Leo Hoegh
Party Democratic Republican
Popular vote 616,852 587,383
Percentage 51.22% 48.78%

County results
Loveless:      50–60%      60–70%
Hoegh:      50–60%      60–70%

Governor before election

Leo Hoegh
Republican

Elected Governor

Herschel C. Loveless
Democratic

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