2014 Iowa gubernatorial election

none 2014 United States gubernatorial elections January 2025 September 2023 2014 Iowa gubernatorial election Iowa Flag of Iowa (xrmap collection).svg presidential no 2010 Iowa gubernatorial election 2010 2018 Iowa gubernatorial election 2018 November 4, 2014 150x150px File:Terry Branstad by Gage Skidmore.jpg Terry Branstad Kim Reynolds Republican Party (United States) 666,032 58.99% File:Member of the Iowa Senate Jack G. Hatch (cropped).jpg Jack Hatch Monica Vernon Democratic Party (United States) 420,787 37.27% 240px County results 240px Congressional district results 240px Precinct results Branstad: #FFB2B2 40–50% #E27F7F 50–60% #d75d5d 60–70% #D72F30 70–80% #C21B18 80–90% #A80000 >90% Hatch: #A5B0FF 40–50% #7996e2 50–60% #6674de 60–70% #584cde 70–80% #3933e5 80–90%Tie: #d2b1d9 40–50% Governor Terry Branstad Republican Party (United States) Terry Branstad Republican Party (United States) The 2014 Iowa gubernatorial election took place on November 4, 2014. Republican incumbent Terry Branstad ran for reelection to a sixth overall and second consecutive four-year term.Governor Terry Branstad announces gubernatorial run, tours Iowa http://www.kwwl.com/story/24450784/2014/01/14/governor-terry-branstad-to-tour-iowa-make-special-announcement KWWL 15 January 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140116135037/http://www.kwwl.com/story/24450784/2014/01/14/governor-terry-branstad-to-tour-iowa-make-special-announcement 16 January 2014 dead Branstad went on to win a historic sixth term as governor by defeating Democratic challenger and State Senator Jack Hatch, and on December 14, 2015, he became the longest-serving governor in American history. He won 59.1% of the popular vote to Hatch's 37.3%, and carried every county in the state except Johnson, home to Iowa City and the University of Iowa. This was one of the nine Republican-held governorships up for election in a state that Barack Obama won in the 2012 presidential election. Republican primary Candidates Declared Terry Branstad, incumbent governor Tom Hoefling, political activist and America's Party and American Independent Party nominee for president in 2012HAYWORTH: Republican Hoefling aiming to challenge Branstad in 2014 http://siouxcityjournal.com/blogs/politically_speaking/hayworth-republican-hoefling-aiming-to-challenge-branstad-in/article_53a6803b-2ae7-5a6a-815a-489111790220.html Sioux City Journal March 4, 2014 March 21, 2014 Polling Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesize Margin oferror TerryBranstad TomHoefling UndecidedPublic Policy PollingPublic Policy Polling May 15–19, 2014 303 ± 3.3% 66% 12% 22%Loras Collegehttp://www.loras.edu/About-Loras/News-Events/News/2014/Republicans-Give-Branstad-High-Marks-and-Primary-V.aspx Loras College June 2, 2014 September 5, 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20150905234529/http://loras.edu/About-Loras/News-Events/News/2014/Republicans-Give-Branstad-High-Marks-and-Primary-V.aspx dead April 7–8, 2014 600 ± 4.0% 80% 4% 14%Suffolk UniversitySuffolk University https://web.archive.org/web/20181109182755/https://www.suffolk.edu/documents/SUPRC/4_9_2014_marginals.pdf November 9, 2018 April 3–8, 2014 224 ± 6.6% 70% 9% 21%Public Policy PollingPublic Policy Polling February 20–23, 2014 283 ± 5.8% 70% 11% 18% Results Republican primary resultshttp://electionresults.sos.iowa.gov/Views/TabularData.aspx?TabView=StateRaces^Federal%20/%20Statewide%20Races^83&ElectionID=83 Official Iowa Secretary of State Elections Results June 3, 2014 June 5, 2014 Iowa Secretary of State https://web.archive.org/web/20140608014224/http://electionresults.sos.iowa.gov/Views/TabularData.aspx?TabView=StateRaces%5EFederal%20%2F%20Statewide%20Races%5E83&ElectionID=83 June 8, 2014 dead mdy-all Terry Branstad (incumbent) Republican Party (United States) 129,712 83.00 Tom Hoefling Republican Party (United States) 26,284 16.82 Write-in Republican Party (United States) 279 0.18 156,275 100 Democratic primary Narcisse was disqualified from appearing on the ballot in the Democratic primary following a ruling by the Iowa Supreme Courthttp://www.iowacourts.gov/About_the_Courts/Supreme_Court/Supreme_Court_Opinions/Recent_Opinions/20140331/14-0512.pdf Opinion in Narcisse v. Schultz, No. 14-0512 Iowa Supreme Court March 31, 2014 April 3, 2014 that upheld a lower court decision that held that Narcisse had not submitted enough valid signatures to be placed on the ballot for the primary election. Narcisse continued his campaign and declared his intention to run for the nomination as a write-in candidate.http://www.bleedingheartland.com/diary/6849/iagov-iowa-supreme-court-rejects-narcisse-bid-for-spot-on-primary-ballot Bleeding Heartland IA-Gov: Iowa Supreme Court rejects Narcisse bid for spot on primary ballot Bleeding Heartland April 1, 2014 April 3, 2014 April 7, 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140407062316/http://www.bleedingheartland.com/diary/6849/iagov-iowa-supreme-court-rejects-narcisse-bid-for-spot-on-primary-ballot dead When he was unsuccessful, he announced that he would be running in the general election as the nominee of the Iowa Party.http://www.desmoinesregister.com/story/news/politics/elections/2014/07/29/jonathan-narcisse-iowa-governor/13314151/ Jonathan Narcisse to run for governor as third-party candidate The Des Moines Register The Des Moines Register July 30, 2014 September 10, 2014http://www.desmoinesregister.com/story/news/politics/elections/2014/08/08/iowa-state-fair-soapbox-jonathan-narcisse/13723781/ Register Soapbox: Governor candidate Jonathan Narcisse The Des Moines Register The Des Moines Register August 9, 2014 September 10, 2014 Candidates Declared Jack Hatch, state senatorhttp://blogs.desmoinesregister.com/dmr/index.php/2013/09/16/state-sen-jack-hatch-officially-enters-2014-race-for-iowa-governor/article State Sen. Jack Hatch officially enters 2014 race for Iowa governor September 16, 2013 September 16, 2013 The Des Moines Register Jason Noble https://archive.today/20130916171844/http://blogs.desmoinesregister.com/dmr/index.php/2013/09/16/state-sen-jack-hatch-officially-enters-2014-race-for-iowa-governor/article September 16, 2013 dead mdy-all Jonathan Narcisse, former member of the Des Moines School Board and Iowa Party nominee for governor in 2010http://blogs.desmoinesregister.com/dmr/index.php/2014/01/18/narcisse-to-announce-bid-for-2014-democratic-gubernatorial-primary/article Narcisse says he'll seek Democratic nomination in gubernatorial race January 18, 2014 January 20, 2014 Des Moines Register Lauren Horsch Withdrew Paul Dahl, bus driver, retail sales associate, former librarian and candidate for Iowa's 5th congressional district in 1994http://siouxcityjournal.com/news/local/th-democrat-enters-race-for-governor-sioux-city-stop-planned/article_6854614e-020b-5468-b557-dcff221f6e03.html 4th Democrat enters race for governor; Sioux City stop planned October 2, 2013 October 14, 2013 Sioux City Journal Bret Hayworth Tyler Olson, state representative and former chairman of the Iowa Democratic PartyKoplan Tal State Rep. Tyler Olson drops Terry Branstad challenge https://www.politico.com/story/2013/12/terry-brandstand-challenger-101242.html?hp=l9 December 17, 2013 Politico December 17, 2013 Declined Frank Cownie, mayor of Des Moineshttp://www.desmoinesregister.com/article/20130511/NEWS09/305110021/1056/NEWS09/New-Hatch-committee-aimed-run-governor New Hatch committee aimed at run for governor May 10, 2013 May 12, 2013 The Des Moines Register Jason Noble Jennifer JacobsAugust 2026 InternetArchiveBot Chet Culver, former governorhttp://blogs.desmoinesregister.com/dmr/index.php/2014/02/12/democrat-chet-culver-i-wont-run-for-public-office-in-2014/article Democrat Chet Culver: I won't run for public office in 2014 Des Moines Register Jacobs Jennifer February 12, 2014 February 12, 2014 https://archive.today/20140212230651/http://blogs.desmoinesregister.com/dmr/index.php/2014/02/12/democrat-chet-culver-i-wont-run-for-public-office-in-2014/article February 12, 2014 dead mdy-all Jeff Danielson, state senatorhttp://blogs.desmoinesregister.com/dmr/index.php/2013/06/04/waterloo-democrat-jeff-danielson-wont-run-for-higher-office Waterloo Democrat Jeff Danielson won't run for higher office June 4, 2013 June 5, 2013 The Des Moines Register Jennifer Jacobs https://archive.today/20130620223546/http://blogs.desmoinesregister.com/dmr/index.php/2013/06/04/waterloo-democrat-jeff-danielson-wont-run-for-higher-office June 20, 2013 dead mdy-all Michael Fitzgerald, state treasurerhttp://blogs.desmoinesregister.com/dmr/index.php/2013/08/30/democrat-mike-fitzgerald-says-hes-ruled-out-a-run-for-iowa-governor/article Democrat Mike Fitzgerald rules out a run for Iowa governor August 30, 2013 August 30, 2013 The Des Moines Register Jennifer Jacobs Michael Gronstal, majority leader of the Iowa Senate and chairman of the Democratic Legislative Campaign Committeehttp://blogs.desmoinesregister.com/dmr/index.php/2013/07/30/democrat-mike-gronstal-wont-run-for-governor/article Democrats Mike Gronstal and Pam Jochum won't run for governor (updated) July 30, 2013 July 30, 2013 Des Moines Register Jennifer Jacobs Fred Hubbell, insurance executivehttp://blogs.desmoinesregister.com/dmr/index.php/2013/10/11/hatch-names-steering-committee-for-governors-race/article Hatch names steering committee for Iowa governor's race October 11, 2013 October 14, 2013 The Des Moines Register William Petroski Pam Jochum, president of the Iowa Senate Bob Krause, former state representative, nominee for state treasurer in 1978, candidate for mayor of Waterloo in 1982 and candidate for the U.S. Senate in 2010http://blogs.desmoinesregister.com/dmr/index.php/2014/01/02/krause-ends-bid-for-governor-endorses-fellow-democrat-hatch Krause ends bid for governor, endorses fellow Democrat Hatch Des Moines Register 2 January 2014 3 January 2014 https://archive.today/20140103155511/http://blogs.desmoinesregister.com/dmr/index.php/2014/01/02/krause-ends-bid-for-governor-endorses-fellow-democrat-hatch 3 January 2014 dead dmy-all Janet Petersen, state senatorDorman Todd January 2, 2014 Petersen won't run for governor http://thegazette.com/2014/01/02/petersen-wont-run-for-governor/ The Gazette Cedar Rapids, Iowa January 4, 2014 Tom Vilsack, United States secretary of agriculture and former governorhttp://blogs.desmoinesregister.com/dmr/index.php/2013/06/05/tom-vilsack-wont-run-for-iowa-governor-again Tom Vilsack won't run for Iowa governor again June 5, 2013 June 5, 2013 The Des Moines Register Jennifer Jacobs Endorsements Jack Hatch Individuals Ako Abdul-Samad, state representative Marti Anderson, state representative Dennis Black, state senator Joe Bolkcom, state senator Leonard Boswell, former U.S. representativehttp://www.bleedingheartland.com/diary/6521/iagov-leonard-boswell-14-legislators-endorse-jack-hatch IA-Gov: Leonard Boswell, 14 legislators endorse Jack Hatch (updated) October 10, 2013 October 14, 2013 Bleeding Heartland April 27, 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20150427125258/http://www.bleedingheartland.com/diary/6521/iagov-leonard-boswell-14-legislators-endorse-jack-hatch dead Thomas G. Courtney, state senator Preston Daniels, former mayor of Des Moines Dick Dearden, state senator John Forbes, state representative Ruth Ann Gaines, state representative Fred Hubbell, insurance executive Bruce Hunter, state representative Bob Krause, former state representative, nominee for state treasurer in 1978, candidate for mayor of Waterloo in 1982 and candidate for the U.S. Senate in 2010 Matt McCoy, state senatorhttp://www.bleedingheartland.com/diary/6414/iagov-jack-hatch-running-smokey-and-the-branstad-ad Bleeding Heartland:: IA-Gov: Jack Hatch running "Smokey and the Branstad" ad (updated) 26 November 2014 September 22, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20130922024850/http://www.bleedingheartland.com/diary/6414/iagov-jack-hatch-running-smokey-and-the-branstad-ad dead Joe Seng, state senator Steve Sodders, state senator Rich Taylor, state senator Frank Wood, state representative Tyler Olson Individuals Bruce Bearinger, state representativehttp://www.bleedingheartland.com/diary/6476/iagov-hatch-rolls-out-campaign-olson-rolls-out-endorsements IA-Gov: Hatch rolls out campaign, Olson rolls out endorsements (updated) September 16, 2013 September 19, 2013 Bleeding Heartland September 21, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20130921053646/http://www.bleedingheartland.com/diary/6476/iagov-hatch-rolls-out-campaign-olson-rolls-out-endorsements dead Dennis Cohoon, state representative Jeff Danielson, state senatorhttp://tylerolson.org/2013/08/why-tyler-has-my-support/ Why Tyler Has My Support August 20, 2013 August 29, 2013 Tyler Olson for Governor Jeff Danielson https://archive.today/20130830225433/http://tylerolson.org/2013/08/why-tyler-has-my-support/ August 30, 2013 dead mdy-all David Dawson, state representative Nancy Dunkel, state representative Bob Dvorsky, state senatorhttp://www.bleedingheartland.com/diary/6390/iagov-bob-dvorsky-is-third-senator-to-endorse-tyler-olson Bleeding Heartland:: IA-Gov: Bob Dvorsky is third senator to endorse Tyler Olson 26 November 2014 August 21, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20130821064735/http://www.bleedingheartland.com/diary/6390/iagov-bob-dvorsky-is-third-senator-to-endorse-tyler-olson dead Sue Dvorsky, former chairwoman of the Iowa Democratic Partyhttps://twitter.com/suedvorsky/status/354610019674767360 Sue Dvorsky on Twitter Twitter 26 November 2014 Chris Hall, state representative Rob Hogg, state senatorhttp://www.bleedingheartland.com/diary/6334/iagov-tyler-olson-evokes-fresh-leadership-for-the-next-thirty-years Bleeding Heartland:: IA-Gov: Tyler Olson evokes "fresh leadership" for "the next thirty years" 26 November 2014 August 21, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20130821034246/http://www.bleedingheartland.com/diary/6334/iagov-tyler-olson-evokes-fresh-leadership-for-the-next-thirty-years dead Wally Horn, state senator David Jacoby, state representative Jerry Kearns, state representative Dan Kelley, state representativehttp://www.newtondailynews.com/2013/10/15/rep-dan-kelley-endorses-tyler-olson-for-governor/ajjpzrf/ Rep. Dan Kelley endorses Tyler Olson for governor October 15, 2013 October 19, 2013 Hon Dave Newton Daily News Liz Mathis, state senator Helen Miller, state representative Dan Muhlbauer, state representative Jo Oldson, state representative Rick Olson, state representative Scott Ourth, state representative Janet Petersen, state senatorhttps://twitter.com/janet4iowa/status/354680838673281024 Janet Petersen on Twitter Twitter 26 November 2014 Todd Prichard, state representative Joe Riding, state representative Patti Ruff, state representative Kirsten Running-Marquardt, state representative Brian Schoenjahn, state senator Art Staed, state representative Sharon S. Steckman, state representative Sally Stutsman, state representative Todd Taylor, state representative Roger Thomas, state representative Mary Wolfe, state representative Organizations American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees Council 61http://wcfcourier.com/news/state-and-regional/iowa/state-s-largest-union-backs-olson-for-governor/article_e9437c74-8ea0-5b97-a76c-4abbcd569dd0.html State's largest union backs Olson for governor October 30, 2013 November 1, 2013 WCF Courier November 5, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20131105093010/http://wcfcourier.com/news/state-and-regional/iowa/state-s-largest-union-backs-olson-for-governor/article_e9437c74-8ea0-5b97-a76c-4abbcd569dd0.html dead Retail, Wholesale and Department Store Union Local 110http://blogs.desmoinesregister.com/dmr/index.php/2013/09/19/tyler-olson-claims-first-union-endorsement-of-democratic-race-for-governor Tyler Olson claims first union endorsement of Democratic race for governor September 19, 2013 September 23, 2013 Des Moines Register Results Democratic primary results Jack Hatch Democratic Party (United States) 60,404 99.26 Write-in Democratic Party (United States) 448 0.74 60,852 100 General election Candidates Terry Branstad (Republican), incumbent governor Running mate: Kim Reynolds, incumbent lieutenant governor Jack Hatch (Democratic), state senator Running mate: Monica Vernon, Cedar Rapids city councilwomanhttp://www.desmoinesregister.com/story/news/politics/elections/2014/06/17/jack-hatch-monica-vernon-iowa-lieutenant-governor/10635183/ Monica Vernon signs on as Jack Hatch's lieutenant governor June 18, 2014 June 18, 2014 The Des Moines Register Jason Noble https://archive.today/20140618190157/http://www.desmoinesregister.com/story/news/politics/elections/2014/06/17/jack-hatch-monica-vernon-iowa-lieutenant-governor/10635183/ June 18, 2014 dead mdy-all Jim Hennager (New Independent Party), administrator, former city councillor and Reform Party nominee for governor in 1998http://www.desmoinesregister.com/story/news/politics/2014/10/04/iowa-election-jim-hennager-bio-issues-new-independent-party-iowa/15493045/ Meet the Candidate: Iowa Governor: Jim Hennager, New Independent Party Iowa October 14, 2014 October 17, 2014 Des Moines Register Running mate: Mary Krieg Lee Hieb (Libertarian), orthopedic surgeonhttp://amestrib.com/news/iraq-war-vet-among-libertarians-nominated-state-convention Iraq war vet among libertarians nominated at state convention March 25, 2014 June 18, 2014 Ames Tribune Gavin Aronsen September 11, 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140911061950/http://amestrib.com/news/iraq-war-vet-among-libertarians-nominated-state-convention dead Running mate: Ryan Ketelsen, businessman Jonathan Narcisse (Iowa Party), former member of the Des Moines School Board and nominee for governor in 2010 Running mate: Michael Richards, semi-retired businessmanhttp://thegazette.com/subject/news/politics/iowa-party-lieutenant-governor-candidate-hopes-to-tap-voter-discontent-20140801 Iowa Party lieutenant governor candidate hopes to tap voter discontent July 31, 2014 September 10, 2014 The Gazette James Q. Lynch Debates Complete video of debate, September 20, 2014 - C-SPAN Predictions Source Ranking As of The Cook Political Report2014 Governor Race Ratings for November 3, 2014 https://www.cookpolitical.com/ratings/governor-race-ratings/139257 The Cook Political Report September 3, 2018 Likely R November 3, 2014 Sabato's Crystal BallThe Crystal Ball's Final 2014 Picks http://www.centerforpolitics.org/crystalball/articles/the-crystal-balls-final-2014-picks/ Sabato's Crystal Ball September 3, 2018 Safe R November 3, 2014 Rothenberg Political Report2014 Gubernatorial Ratings http://www.insideelections.com/ratings/governor/2014-gubernatorial-ratings-november-3-2014 Senate Ratings The Rothenberg Political Report September 3, 2018 Safe R November 3, 2014 Real Clear Politics2014 Elections Map - 2014 Governors Races https://www.realclearpolitics.com/epolls/2014/governor/2014_elections_governor_map.html Real Clear Politics September 3, 2018 Safe R November 3, 2014 Polling Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesize Margin oferror TerryBranstad (R) JackHatch (D) Other UndecidedPublic Policy PollingPublic Policy Polling November 1–3, 2014 1,265 ± 2.8% 51% 40% 5%Jim Hennager (NIP) 2%, Lee Deakins Hieb (L) 2%, Jonathan Narcisse (IP) 1% 5% 54% 43% — 4%Quinnipiac UniversityQuinnipiac University October 28–November 2, 2014 778 ± 3.5% 52% 41% 2% 6%Iowa PollIowa Poll October 28–31, 2014 701 ± 3.7% 59% 35% 2% 4%YouGovYouGov October 25–31, 2014 1,112 ± 4.4% 49% 35% 4% 13%Fox NewsFox News October 28–30, 2014 911 ± 3% 53% 36% 5% 6%Reuters/IpsosReuters/Ipsos October 23–29, 2014 1,129 ± 3.3% 57% 34% 4% 5%QuinnipiacQuinnipiac October 22–27, 2014 817 ± 3.4% 56% 37% 2% 5%Loras CollegeLoras College October 21–24, 2014 1,121 ± 2.93% 55% 34% 2% 9%CBS News/NYT/YouGovCBS News/NYT/YouGov October 16–23, 2014 2,322 ± 3% 50% 37% 0% 13%NBC News/MaristNBC News/Marist October 18–22, 2014 772 LV ± 3.5% 59% 36% 2% 4% 1,052 RV ± 3% 58% 34% 2% 6%Gravis MarketingGravis Marketing October 20–21, 2014 964 ± 3% 53% 43% — 4%Monmouth UniversityMonmouth University October 18–21, 2014 423 ± 4.8% 58% 37% 3% 2%Quinnipiac UniversityQuinnipiac University October 15–21, 2014 964 ± 3.2% 55% 37% 2% 5%Suffolk UniversitySuffolk University https://web.archive.org/web/20141017182134/http://www.suffolk.edu/documents/SUPRC/10_15_2014_marginals.pdf October 17, 2014 October 11–14, 2014 500 ± 4.4% 54% 37% 3%Jim Hennager (NIP) 1%, Lee Deakins Hieb (L) 1%, Jonathan Narcisse (IP) 1% 7%Quinnipiac Universityhttps://archive.today/20141015114401/http://www.quinnipiac.edu/news-and-events/quinnipiac-university-poll/iowa/release-detail?ReleaseID=2095 Quinnipiac University October 8–13, 2014 967 ± 3.2% 54% 39% 1% 6%The Iowa PollThe Iowa Poll October 3–8, 2014 1,000 ± 3.1% 54% 39% — 4%MagellanMagellan October 3, 2014 1,299 ± 2.8% 55% 39% — 7%NBC News/MaristNBC News/Marist September 27–October 1, 2014 778 LV ± 3.5% 58% 36% 1% 5% 1,093 RV ± 3% 58% 35% 1% 6%CBS News/NYT/YouGovCBS News/NYT/YouGov September 20–October 1, 2014 2,359 ± 2% 52% 39% 0% 9%Gravis MarketingGravis Marketing September 29–30, 2014 522 ± 4% 51% 43% — 6%Public Policy PollingPublic Policy Polling September 25–28, 2014 1,192 ± 2.8% 50% 36% 4%Jim Hennager (NIP) 3%, Lee Deakins Hieb (L) 2%, Jonathan Narcisse (IP) 1% 9% 52% 38% — 10%Iowa PollIowa Poll September 21–24, 2014 546 ± 4.2% 48% 34% 6%Jim Hennager (NIP) 2%, Lee Deakins Hieb (L) 3%, Jonathan Narcisse (IP) 1% 12%Rasmussen ReportsRasmussen Reports September 17–18, 2014 750 ± 4% 46% 40% 3% 10%FOX NewsFOX News September 14–16, 2014 600 ± 4% 50% 37% 4% 8%QuinnipiacQuinnipiac September 10–15, 2014 1,167 ± 2.9% 60% 37% 1% 3%Loras CollegeLoras College September 2–5, 2014 1,200 ± 2.82% 56% 34% — 11%CBS News/NYT/YouGovCBS News/NYT/YouGov August 18–September 2, 2014 1,764 ± 3% 51% 38% 1% 10%SuffolkSuffolk https://web.archive.org/web/20140903064207/https://www.suffolk.edu/documents/SUPRC/8_27_2014_marginals.pdf September 3, 2014 August 23–26, 2014 500 ± 4% 47% 35% 2%Jim Hennager (NIP) 1%, Lee Deakins Hieb (L) 1%, Jonathan Narcisse (IP) 0% 16%Public Policy PollingPublic Policy Polling August 22–24, 2014 915 ± 3.2% 48% 35% 5% 12% 50% 37% — 13%Rasmussen Reports August 11–12, 2014 750 ± 4% 52% 35% 6% 7%CBS News/NYT/YouGovCBS News/NYT/YouGov July 5–24, 2014 2,044 ± 2.7% 51% 40% 1% 8%Gravis MarketingGravis Marketing July 17–18, 2014 1,179 ± 3% 50% 42% — 9%NBC News/MaristNBC News/Marist July 7–13, 2014 1,599 ± 2.5% 53% 38% 1% 9%QuinnipiacQuinnipiac June 12–16, 2014 1,277 ± 2.7% 47% 38% 1% 14%Vox Populi PollingVox Populi Polling poppolling.com http://www.poppolling.com/useruploads/files/iowa_april_2014_-_topline.pdf https://web.archive.org/web/20150924075658/http://www.poppolling.com/useruploads/files/iowa_april_2014_-_topline.pdf September 24, 2015 usurped June 4–5, 2014 665 ± 3.8% 51% 40% — 9%Loras CollegeLoras College June 4–5, 2014 600 ± 4% 52% 38% — 11%Rasmussen Reports June 4–5, 2014 750 ± 4% 49% 40% 2% 8%Global Strategy GroupGlobal Strategy Group May 13–15, 2014 602 ± 4% 47% 40% — 13%Public Policy Polling May 15–19, 2014 914 ± 3.3% 48% 40% — 12%Victory EnterprisesVictory Enterprises April 30–May 1, 2014 400 ± 4.9% 48% 33% — 20%Hickman AnalyticsHickman Analytics April 24–30 500 ± 4.4% 50% 40% — 10%Vox Populi Polling April 22–24, 2014 600 ± 4% 45% 43% — 12%Public Policy Pollinghttps://dew59d0rnyuyr.cloudfront.net/media/W1siZiIsIjIwMTQvMDQvMjEvMTIvMjgvMzEvNDY2L0lvd2FSZXN1bHRzLnBkZiJdXQ/IowaResults.pdf Public Policy Polling April 22, 2014 September 26, 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140926091432/https://dew59d0rnyuyr.cloudfront.net/media/W1siZiIsIjIwMTQvMDQvMjEvMTIvMjgvMzEvNDY2L0lvd2FSZXN1bHRzLnBkZiJdXQ/IowaResults.pdf dead April 19–20, 2014 677 ± 3.8% 43% 38% — 19%Suffolk University April 3–8, 2014 800 ± 3.5% 42% 32% 2%Lee Hieb (L) 24%Quinnipiachttp://www.quinnipiac.edu/institutes-and-centers/polling-institute/iowa/release-detail?ReleaseID=2018 Quinnipiac March 12, 2014 March 12, 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140312225122/http://www.quinnipiac.edu/institutes-and-centers/polling-institute/iowa/release-detail?ReleaseID=2018 dead March 5–10, 2014 1,411 ± 2.6% 46% 35% 1% 17%Selzer & Co.Selzer & Co.August 2026 InternetArchiveBot February 23–26, 2014 703 ± 3.7% 44% 29% — 27%Public Policy Polling February 20–23, 2014 869 ± 3.3% 48% 36% — 15%Quinnipiachttp://www.quinnipiac.edu/institutes-and-centers/polling-institute/iowa/release-detail?ReleaseID=1989 Quinnipiac December 18, 2013 December 18, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20131218203622/http://www.quinnipiac.edu/institutes-and-centers/polling-institute/iowa/release-detail?ReleaseID=1989 dead December 10–15, 2013 1,617 ± 2.4% 49% 33% 1% 17%Selzer & Co.Selzer & Co.August 2026 InternetArchiveBot December 8–11, 2013 325 ± ?% 52% 29% 8% 11%Public Policy PollingPublic Policy Polling July 5–7, 2013 668 ± 3.8% 47% 35% — 18%Selzer & Co.Selzer & Co.August 2026 InternetArchiveBot June 2–5, 2013 591 ± 4% 55% 27% 9% 9%Public Policy PollingPublic Policy Polling February 1–3, 2013 846 ± % 48% 33% — 19% background:#cff Hypothetical polling border:solid 1px silver; padding:8px; background:var(--background-color-base); color:var(--color-base); With Branstad Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesize Margin oferror TerryBranstad (R) BruceBraley (D) Other UndecidedPublic Policy Polling February 1–3, 2013 846 ± % 47% 41% — 11%Public Policy PollingPublic Policy Polling May 3–6, 2012 1,181 ± 2.85% 44% 40% — 16% Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesize Margin oferror TerryBranstad (R) ChetCulver (D) Other UndecidedPublic Policy Polling July 5–7, 2013 668 ± 3.8% 47% 42% — 11%Public Policy Polling February 1–3, 2013 846 ± % 50% 40% — 10%Public Policy Polling May 3–6, 2012 1,181 ± 2.85% 44% 42% — 14% Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesize Margin oferror TerryBranstad (R) MichaelGronstal (D) Other UndecidedPublic Policy Polling July 5–7, 2013 668 ± 3.8% 50% 36% — 14% Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesize Margin oferror TerryBranstad (R) BobKrause (D) Other UndecidedQuinnipiac December 10–15, 2013 1,617 ± 2.4% 49% 31% 1% 19% Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesize Margin oferror TerryBranstad (R) DaveLoebsack (D) Other UndecidedPublic Policy Polling February 1–3, 2013 846 ± % 48% 38% — 14% Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesize Margin oferror TerryBranstad (R) TylerOlson (D) Other UndecidedQuinnipiac December 10–15, 2013 1,617 ± 2.4% 50% 32% 1% 17%Selzer & Co. December 8–11, 2013 325 ± ?% 51% 28% 8% 13%Public Policy Polling July 5–7, 2013 668 ± 3.8% 47% 33% — 20%Public Policy Polling February 1–3, 2013 846 ± % 47% 31% — 22% Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesize Margin oferror TerryBranstad (R) TomVilsack (D) Other UndecidedPublic Policy Polling February 1–3, 2013 846 ± % 47% 46% — 8%Public Policy Polling May 3–6, 2012 1,181 ± 2.85% 43% 46% — 11% With Hoefling Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesize Margin oferror TomHoefling (R) JackHatch (D) Other UndecidedPublic Policy Polling May 15–19, 2014 914 ± 3.3% 30% 37% — 33%Suffolk University April 3–8, 2014 800 ± 3.5% 23% 35% 3% 39%Public Policy Polling February 20–23, 2014 869 ± 3.3% 30% 34% — 36% With Reynolds Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesize Margin oferror KimReynolds (R) ChetCulver (D) Other UndecidedPublic Policy Polling July 5–7, 2013 668 ± 3.8% 38% 42% — 20% Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesize Margin oferror KimReynolds (R) MichaelGronstal (D) Other UndecidedPublic Policy Polling July 5–7, 2013 668 ± 3.8% 37% 37% — 26% Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesize Margin oferror KimReynolds (R) JackHatch (D) Other UndecidedPublic Policy Polling July 5–7, 2013 668 ± 3.8% 36% 33% — 30% Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesize Margin oferror KimReynolds (R) TylerOlson (D) Other UndecidedPublic Policy Polling July 5–7, 2013 668 ± 3.8% 36% 32% — 32% Results 2014 Iowa gubernatorial electionhttps://sos.iowa.gov/elections/pdf/2014/general/govcanvsummary.pdf Iowa Secretary of State 2014 General election. Canvass summary Terry Branstad (incumbent) / Kim Reynolds (incumbent) Republican Party (United States) 666,032 58.99% +6.18% Jack Hatch / Monica Vernon Democratic Party (United States) 420,787 37.27% -5.94% Lee Deakins Hieb / Tim Watson Libertarian Party (United States) 20,321 1.80% +0.52% Jim Hennager / Mary Margaret Krieg New Independent Party Iowa 10,582 0.94% N/A Jonathan R. Narcisse / Michael L. Richards Iowa 10,240 0.91% -0.95% Write-ins n/a 1,095 0.09% n/a 1,129,057 100.00% n/a Republican Party (United States) Counties that flipped from Democratic to Republican Black Hawk (largest city: Waterloo) Des Moines (largest city: Burlington) Dubuque (largest city: Dubuque) Floyd (largest city: Charles City) Jefferson (largest city: Fairfield) Lee (largest city: Fort Madison) Linn (Largest city: Cedar Rapids) Story (Largest city: Ames) By congressional district Branstad won all four congressional districts, including one held by a Democrat.iowa 2014 gov-by-cd - Google Spreadsheets https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1rkywwb35FCEq9vRzX1WnO7SD3_DbFjrTOgG_IrmXtwo/edit?gid=312618568#gid=312618568 2026-07-12 docs.google.com District Branstad Hatch RepresentativeIowa 1 1st 55.95% 40.98%Rod BlumIowa 2 2nd 56.66% 39.85%Dave LoebsackIowa 3 3rd 56.55% 38.79%David YoungIowa 4 4th 67.25% 29.39%Steve King References External links Iowa gubernatorial election, 2014 at Ballotpedia Official campaign websites (archived) Terry Branstad for Iowa Governor Paul Dahl for Iowa Governor Jack Hatch for Iowa Governor Tom Hoefling for Iowa Governor Gubernatorial 2014 Category:2014 United States gubernatorial elections 2014