1938 Iowa gubernatorial election
The 1938 Iowa gubernatorial election was held on November 8, 1938. Republican nominee George A. Wilson defeated Democratic incumbent Nelson G. Kraschel with 52.71% of the vote.
General election
Candidates
Major party candidates- George A. Wilson, Republican
- Nelson G. Kraschel, Democratic
- Wallace M. Short, Farmer–Labor
- John F. Wirds, Progressive
- J. Alvin Mitchell, Prohibition