1863 Iowa gubernatorial election explained

Election Name:1863 Iowa gubernatorial election
Country:Iowa
Type:Presidential
Ongoing:no
Previous Election:1861 Iowa gubernatorial election
Previous Year:1861
Next Election:1865 Iowa gubernatorial election
Next Year:1865
Election Date:13 October 1863
Nominee1:William M. Stone
Party1:Republican Party (United States)
Popular Vote1:86,118
Percentage1:60.51%
Nominee2:James M. Tuttle
Party2:Democratic Party (United States)
Popular Vote2:56,169
Percentage2:39.47%
Governor
Before Election:Samuel J. Kirkwood
Before Party:Republican Party (United States)
After Election:William M. Stone
After Party:Republican Party (United States)

The 1863 Iowa gubernatorial election was held on 13 October 1863 in order to elect the Governor of Iowa. Republican nominee William M. Stone defeated Democratic nominee James M. Tuttle.[1]

General election

On election day, 13 October 1863, Republican nominee William M. Stone won the election by a margin of 29,949 votes against his opponent Democratic nominee James M. Tuttle, thereby holding Republican control over the office of Governor. Stone was sworn in as the 6th Governor of Iowa on 14 January 1864.[2]

Results

Notes and References

  1. Web site: William Milo Stone . 13 January 1983 . 28 November 2023 . National Governors Association.
  2. Web site: IA Governor . ourcampaigns.com . 25 July 2005 . 28 November 2023.