1883 Iowa gubernatorial election

The 1883 Iowa gubernatorial election was held on October 9, 1883. Incumbent Republican Buren R. Sherman defeated Democratic nominee L. G. Kinne with 50.15% of the vote.

1883 Iowa gubernatorial election

October 9, 1883
 
Nominee Buren R. Sherman L. G. Kinne James B. Weaver
Party Republican Democratic Greenback
Popular vote 164,095 140,012 23,089
Percentage 50.15% 42.79% 7.06%

Governor before election

Buren R. Sherman
Republican

Elected Governor

Buren R. Sherman
Republican

General election

Candidates

Major party candidates

  • Buren R. Sherman, Republican
  • L. G. Kinne, Democratic

Other candidates

  • James B. Weaver, Greenback

Results

1883 Iowa gubernatorial election[1]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Republican Buren R. Sherman 164,095 50.15%
Democratic L. G. Kinne 140,012 42.79%
Greenback James B. Weaver 23,089 7.06%
Majority 24,083
Turnout
Republican hold Swing

References

  1. Kalb, Deborah (24 December 2015). Guide to U.S. Elections. ISBN 9781483380353. Retrieved August 16, 2020.
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