| Election Name: | 1950 Iowa gubernatorial election |
| Country: | Iowa |
| Flag Image: | Flag of Iowa (variant).svg |
| Type: | Presidential |
| Ongoing: | no |
| Previous Election: | 1948 Iowa gubernatorial election |
| Previous Year: | 1948 |
| Next Election: | 1952 Iowa gubernatorial election |
| Next Year: | 1952 |
| Election Date: | November 7, 1950 |
| Nominee1: | William S. Beardsley |
| Party1: | Republican Party (United States) |
| Popular Vote1: | 506,642 |
| Percentage1: | 59.10% |
| Nominee2: | Lester S. Gillette |
| Party2: | Democratic Party (United States) |
| Popular Vote2: | 347,176 |
| Percentage2: | 40.50% |
| Map Size: | 240px |
| Governor | |
| Before Election: | William S. Beardsley |
| Before Party: | Republican Party (United States) |
| After Election: | William S. Beardsley |
| After Party: | Republican Party (United States) |
The 1950 Iowa gubernatorial election was held on November 7, 1950. Incumbent Republican William S. Beardsley defeated Democratic nominee Lester S. Gillette with 59.10% of the vote.
Primary elections were held on June 5, 1950.[1]
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