1918 Iowa gubernatorial election explained

Election Name:1918 Iowa gubernatorial election
Country:Iowa
Type:Presidential
Ongoing:no
Previous Election:1916 Iowa gubernatorial election
Previous Year:1916
Next Election:1920 Iowa gubernatorial election
Next Year:1920
Election Date:November 5, 1918
Image1:William Lloyd Harding in 1915 (1).jpg
Nominee1:William L. Harding
Party1:Republican Party (United States)
Popular Vote1:192,662
Percentage1:50.55%
Nominee2:Claude R. Porter
Party2:Democratic Party (United States)
Popular Vote2:178,815
Percentage2:46.92%
Map Size:240px
Governor
Before Election:William L. Harding
Before Party:Republican Party (United States)
After Election:William L. Harding
After Party:Republican Party (United States)

The 1918 Iowa gubernatorial election was held on November 5, 1918. Republican nominee William L. Harding defeated Democratic nominee Claude R. Porter with 50.55% of the vote.

General election

Candidates

Major party candidates

Other candidates