1885 Iowa gubernatorial election explained

Election Name:1885 Iowa gubernatorial election
Country:Iowa
Type:Presidential
Ongoing:no
Previous Election:1883 Iowa gubernatorial election
Previous Year:1883
Next Election:1887 Iowa gubernatorial election
Next Year:1887
Election Date:November 3, 1885
Nominee1:William Larrabee
Party1:Republican Party (United States)
Popular Vote1:175,605
Percentage1:50.76%
Nominee2:Charles E. Whiting
Party2:Democratic Party (United States)
Popular Vote2:168,584
Percentage2:48.73%
Map Size:240px
Governor
Before Election:Buren R. Sherman
Before Party:Republican Party (United States)
After Election:William Larrabee
After Party:Republican Party (United States)

The 1885 Iowa gubernatorial election was held on November 3, 1885. Republican nominee William Larrabee defeated Democratic nominee Charles E. Whiting with 50.76% of the vote.

General election

Candidates

Major party candidates

Other candidates