| Election Name: | 1952 Iowa gubernatorial election |
| Country: | Iowa |
| Flag Image: | Flag of Iowa (variant).svg |
| Type: | Presidential |
| Ongoing: | no |
| Previous Election: | 1950 Iowa gubernatorial election |
| Previous Year: | 1950 |
| Next Election: | 1954 Iowa gubernatorial election |
| Next Year: | 1954 |
| Election Date: | November 4, 1952 |
| Image1: | File:Bill Beardsley.png |
| Nominee1: | William S. Beardsley |
| Party1: | Republican Party (United States) |
| Popular Vote1: | 638,388 |
| Percentage1: | 51.90% |
| Nominee2: | Herschel C. Loveless |
| Party2: | Democratic Party (United States) |
| Popular Vote2: | 587,671 |
| Percentage2: | 47.78% |
| 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 1952 Iowa gubernatorial election was held on November 4, 1952. Incumbent Republican William S. Beardsley defeated Democratic nominee Herschel C. Loveless with 51.90% of the vote.
Primary elections were held on June 2, 1952.[1]
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