| Election Name: | 1879 Iowa gubernatorial election |
| Country: | Iowa |
| Type: | Presidential |
| Ongoing: | no |
| Previous Election: | 1877 Iowa gubernatorial election |
| Previous Year: | 1877 |
| Next Election: | 1881 Iowa gubernatorial election |
| Next Year: | 1881 |
| Election Date: | October 14, 1879 |
| Nominee1: | John H. Gear |
| Party1: | Republican Party (United States) |
| Popular Vote1: | 157,408 |
| Percentage1: | 53.94% |
| Nominee2: | Henry H. Trimble |
| Party2: | Democratic Party (United States) |
| Popular Vote2: | 85,364 |
| Percentage2: | 29.25% |
| Image3: | 3x4.svg |
| Nominee3: | Daniel Campbell |
| Party3: | Greenback Party |
| Popular Vote3: | 45,674 |
| Percentage3: | 15.65% |
| Governor | |
| Before Election: | John H. Gear |
| Before Party: | Republican Party (United States) |
| After Election: | John H. Gear |
| After Party: | Republican Party (United States) |
The 1879 Iowa gubernatorial election was held on October 14, 1879. Incumbent Republican John H. Gear defeated Democratic nominee Henry H. Trimble with 53.94% of the vote.
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