| Election Name: | 1938 Iowa gubernatorial election |
| Country: | Iowa |
| Flag Image: | Flag of Iowa (variant).svg |
| Type: | Presidential |
| Ongoing: | no |
| Previous Election: | 1936 Iowa gubernatorial election |
| Previous Year: | 1936 |
| Next Election: | 1940 Iowa gubernatorial election |
| Next Year: | 1940 |
| Election Date: | November 8, 1938 |
| Nominee1: | George A. Wilson |
| Party1: | Republican Party (United States) |
| Popular Vote1: | 447,061 |
| Percentage1: | 52.71% |
| Nominee2: | Nelson G. Kraschel |
| Party2: | Democratic Party (United States) |
| Popular Vote2: | 387,779 |
| Percentage2: | 45.72% |
| Map Size: | 230px |
| Governor | |
| Before Election: | Nelson G. Kraschel |
| Before Party: | Democratic Party (United States) |
| After Election: | George A. Wilson |
| After Party: | Republican Party (United States) |
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.
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