1883 Iowa gubernatorial election explained

Election Name:1883 Iowa gubernatorial election
Country:Iowa
Type:Presidential
Ongoing:no
Previous Election:1881 Iowa gubernatorial election
Previous Year:1881
Next Election:1885 Iowa gubernatorial election
Next Year:1885
Election Date:October 9, 1883
Nominee1:Buren R. Sherman
Party1:Republican Party (United States)
Popular Vote1:164,095
Percentage1:50.15%
Nominee2:L. G. Kinne
Party2:Democratic Party (United States)
Popular Vote2:140,012
Percentage2:42.79%
Nominee3:James B. Weaver
Party3:Greenback Party
Popular Vote3:23,089
Percentage3:7.06%
Map Size:240px
Governor
Before Election:Buren R. Sherman
Before Party:Republican Party (United States)
After Election:Buren R. Sherman
After Party:Republican Party (United States)

The 1883 Iowa gubernatorial election was held on October 9, 1883. Incumbent Republican Buren R. Sherman defeated Democratic nominee L. G. Kinne with 50.15% of the vote.

General election

Candidates

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Other candidates