| Election Name: | 1940 Iowa gubernatorial election |
| Country: | Iowa |
| Flag Image: | Flag of Iowa (variant).svg |
| Type: | Presidential |
| Ongoing: | no |
| Previous Election: | 1938 Iowa gubernatorial election |
| Previous Year: | 1938 |
| Next Election: | 1942 Iowa gubernatorial election |
| Next Year: | 1942 |
| Election Date: | November 7, 1940 |
| Nominee1: | George A. Wilson |
| Party1: | Republican Party (United States) |
| Popular Vote1: | 620,480 |
| Percentage1: | 52.72% |
| Nominee2: | John K. Valentine |
| Party2: | Democratic Party (United States) |
| Popular Vote2: | 553,941 |
| Percentage2: | 47.07% |
| Map Size: | 230px |
| Governor | |
| Before Election: | George A. Wilson |
| Before Party: | Republican Party (United States) |
| After Election: | George A. Wilson |
| After Party: | Republican Party (United States) |
The 1940 Iowa gubernatorial election was held on November 5, 1940. Incumbent Republican George A. Wilson defeated Democratic nominee John K. Valentine with 52.72% of the vote.
Primary elections were held on June 3, 1940.[1]
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