1893 Iowa gubernatorial election

The 1893 Iowa gubernatorial election was held on November 7, 1893. Republican nominee Frank D. Jackson defeated Democratic incumbent Horace Boies with 49.74% of the vote.

1893 Iowa gubernatorial election

November 7, 1893
 
Nominee Frank D. Jackson Horace Boies
Party Republican Democratic
Popular vote 206,821 174,656
Percentage 49.74% 42.00%

Governor before election

Horace Boies
Democratic

Elected Governor

Frank D. Jackson
Republican

General election

Candidates

Major party candidates

  • Frank D. Jackson, Republican
  • Horace Boies, Democratic

Other candidates

  • J. M. Joseph, People's
  • Bennett Mitchell, Prohibition

Results

1893 Iowa gubernatorial election[1]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Republican Frank D. Jackson 206,821 49.74%
Democratic Horace Boies 174,656 42.00%
People's J. M. Joseph 23,980 5.77%
Prohibition Bennett Mitchell 10,349 2.49%
Majority 32,165
Turnout
Republican gain from Democratic Swing

References

  1. Kalb, Deborah (24 December 2015). Guide to U.S. Elections. ISBN 9781483380353. Retrieved August 8, 2020.
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