1881 Iowa gubernatorial election

The 1881 Iowa gubernatorial election was held on October 11, 1881. Republican nominee Buren R. Sherman defeated Democratic nominee L. G. Kinne with 56.72% of the vote.

1881 Iowa gubernatorial election

October 11, 1881

Nominee Buren R. Sherman L. G. Kinne D. M. Clark Party Republican Democratic Greenback Popular vote 133,328 73,344 28,112 Percentage 56.72% 31.20% 11.96%

Governor before election John H. Gear Republican Elected Governor Buren R. Sherman Republican

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