1879 Iowa gubernatorial election

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1879 Iowa gubernatorial election
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  1877 October 14, 1879 1881  
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Nominee John H. Gear Henry H. TrimbleDaniel Campbell
Party Republican Democratic Greenback
Popular vote157,40885,36445,674
Percentage53.94%29.25%15.65%

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County results
Gear:     30-40%     40-50%     50-60%     60-70%     70-80%     80-90%     >90%
Trimble:     40-50%     50-60%
Campbell:     30-40%     50-60%

Governor before election

John H. Gear
Republican

Elected Governor

John H. Gear
Republican

The 1879 Iowa gubernatorial election was held on October 14, 1879. Incumbent Republican John H. Gear defeated Democratic nominee Henry H. Trimble with 53.94% of the vote.

Contents

General election

Candidates

Major party candidates

Other candidates

Results

1879 Iowa gubernatorial election [1]
PartyCandidateVotes%±%
Republican John H. Gear (incumbent) 157,408 53.94%
Democratic Henry H. Trimble85,36429.25%
Greenback Daniel Campbell45,67415.65%
Prohibition David R. Dungan3,2911.13%
Majority72,044
Turnout
Republican hold Swing

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References

  1. Kalb, Deborah (December 24, 2015). Guide to U.S. Elections. ISBN   9781483380353 . Retrieved September 20, 2020.