1948 United States Senate election in Iowa explained

Election Name:1948 United States Senate election in Iowa
Country:Iowa
Flag Image:Flag of Iowa (xrmap collection).svg
Type:presidential
Ongoing:no
Previous Election:1942 United States Senate election in Iowa
Previous Year:1942
Next Election:1954 United States Senate election in Iowa
Next Year:1954
Election Date:November 2, 1948
Image1:File:Guy Mark Gillette.jpg
Nominee1:Guy Gillette
Party1:Democratic Party (United States)
Popular Vote1:578,226
Percentage1:57.80%
Nominee2:George A. Wilson
Party2:Republican Party (United States)
Popular Vote2:415,778
Percentage2:41.56%
Map Size:220px
U.S. Senator
Before Election:George A. Wilson
Before Party:Republican Party (United States)
After Election:Guy Gillette
After Party:Democratic Party (United States)

The 1948 United States Senate election in Iowa took place on November 2, 1948. Incumbent Republican Senator George A. Wilson ran for re-election to a second term but was defeated by Democratic former Senator Guy Gillette.

Republican primary

Candidates

Results

Democratic primary

Candidates

Results

General election

Results

See also

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Senator John N. Calhoun. The Iowa Legislature. 27 May 2021.