| Election Name: | 1974 Iowa gubernatorial election |
| Country: | Iowa |
| Flag Image: | Flag of Iowa (xrmap collection).svg |
| Type: | Presidential |
| Ongoing: | no |
| Previous Election: | 1972 Iowa gubernatorial election |
| Previous Year: | 1972 |
| Next Election: | 1978 Iowa gubernatorial election |
| Next Year: | 1978 |
| Election Date: | November 5, 1974 |
| Image1: | File:Robert Ray official.jpg |
| Nominee1: | Robert D. Ray |
| Party1: | Republican Party (United States) |
| Popular Vote1: | 534,518 |
| Percentage1: | 58.1% |
| Nominee2: | James Schaben |
| Party2: | Democratic Party (United States) |
| Popular Vote2: | 377,553 |
| Percentage2: | 41.0% |
| Map Size: | 240px |
| Governor | |
| Before Election: | Robert D. Ray |
| Before Party: | Republican Party (United States) |
| After Election: | Robert D. Ray |
| After Party: | Republican Party (United States) |
The 1974 Iowa gubernatorial election was held on November 5, 1974. Incumbent Republican Robert D. Ray defeated Democratic nominee James Schaben with 58.07% of the vote.
Primary elections were held on June 4, 1974.[1]
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