1867 Iowa gubernatorial election explained

Election Name:1867 Iowa gubernatorial election
Country:Iowa
Type:Presidential
Ongoing:no
Previous Election:1865 Iowa gubernatorial election
Previous Year:1865
Next Election:1869 Iowa gubernatorial election
Next Year:1869
Election Date:October 8, 1867
Nominee1:Samuel Merrill
Party1:Republican Party (United States)
Popular Vote1:90,204
Percentage1:58.88%
Nominee2:Charles Mason
Party2:Democratic Party (United States)
Popular Vote2:62,966
Percentage2:41.10%
Map Size:240px
Governor
Before Election:William M. Stone
Before Party:Republican Party (United States)
After Election:Samuel Merrill
After Party:Republican Party (United States)

The 1867 Iowa gubernatorial election was held on October 8, 1867. Republican nominee Samuel Merrill defeated Democratic nominee Charles Mason with 58.88% of the vote.

General election

Candidates