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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.

General election

Candidates

Major party candidates

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

Other candidates

  • D. M. Clark, Greenback

Results

1881 Iowa gubernatorial election[1]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Republican Buren R. Sherman 133,328 56.72%
Democratic L. G. Kinne 73,344 31.20%
Greenback D. M. Clark 28,112 11.96%
Majority 59,984
Turnout
Republican hold Swing

References

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