1891 Iowa gubernatorial election

The 1891 Iowa gubernatorial election was held on November 3, 1891. Incumbent Democrat Horace Boies defeated Republican nominee Herman C. Wheeler with 49.40% of the vote.

1891 Iowa gubernatorial election

November 3, 1891
 
Nominee Horace Boies Herman C. Wheeler
Party Democratic Republican
Popular vote 207,594 199,381
Percentage 49.40% 47.45%

Governor before election

Horace Boies
Democratic

Elected Governor

Horace Boies
Democratic

General election

Candidates

Major party candidates

  • Horace Boies, Democratic
  • Herman C. Wheeler, Republican

Other candidates

  • A. J. Westfall, People's
  • Isaac T. Gibson, Prohibition

Results

1891 Iowa gubernatorial election[1]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Democratic Horace Boies 207,594 49.40%
Republican Herman C. Wheeler 199,381 47.45%
People's A. J. Westfall 12,303 2.93%
Prohibition Isaac T. Gibson 915 0.22%
Majority 8,213
Turnout
Democratic hold Swing

References

  1. Kalb, Deborah (24 December 2015). Guide to U.S. Elections. ISBN 9781483380353. Retrieved August 9, 2020.
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