1962 Iowa gubernatorial election
The 1962 Iowa gubernatorial election was held on November 6, 1962. Democratic nominee Harold Hughes defeated incumbent Republican Norman A. Erbe with 52.56% of the vote.
Primary elections
Primary elections were held on June 4, 1962.Democratic primary
Candidates
- Harold Hughes, Chairman of the State Commerce Commission
- Lewis E. Lint
Republican primary
Candidates
- Norman A. Erbe, incumbent Governor
- William H. Nicholas, former Lieutenant Governor