1881 Iowa gubernatorial election explained

Election Name:1881 Iowa gubernatorial election
Country:Iowa
Type:Presidential
Ongoing:no
Previous Election:1879 Iowa gubernatorial election
Previous Year:1879
Next Election:1883 Iowa gubernatorial election
Next Year:1883
Election Date:October 11, 1881
Nominee1:Buren R. Sherman
Party1:Republican Party (United States)
Popular Vote1:133,328
Percentage1:56.72%
Nominee2:L. G. Kinne
Party2:Democratic Party (United States)
Popular Vote2:73,344
Percentage2:31.20%
Image3:3x4.svg
Nominee3:D. M. Clark
Party3:Greenback Party
Popular Vote3:28,112
Percentage3:11.96%
Map Size:240px
Governor
Before Election:John H. Gear
Before Party:Republican Party (United States)
After Election:Buren R. Sherman
After Party:Republican Party (United States)

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

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