1974 Iowa gubernatorial election explained

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

Primary elections were held on June 4, 1974.[1]

Democratic primary

Candidates

Results

Republican primary

Candidates

Results

General election

Candidates

Major party candidates

Other candidates

Results

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Summary of Official Canvass of Votes Cast in Iowa Primary Election . . 1974 . February 19, 2019.