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.
Primary elections
Primary elections were held on June 4, 1956.Democratic primary
Candidates
- Herschel C. Loveless, former Mayor of Ottumwa
- Lawrence E. Plummer