1891 Iowa gubernatorial election explained

Election Name:1891 Iowa gubernatorial election
Country:Iowa
Type:Presidential
Ongoing:no
Previous Election:1889 Iowa gubernatorial election
Previous Year:1889
Next Election:1893 Iowa gubernatorial election
Next Year:1893
Election Date:November 3, 1891
Nominee1:Horace Boies
Party1:Democratic Party (United States)
Popular Vote1:207,594
Percentage1:49.40%
Nominee2:Herman C. Wheeler
Party2:Republican Party (United States)
Popular Vote2:199,381
Percentage2:47.45%
Map Size:240px
Governor
Before Election:Horace Boies
Before Party:Democratic Party (United States)
After Election:Horace Boies
After Party:Democratic Party (United States)

The 1891 Iowa gubernatorial election was held on November 3, 1891. Incumbent Democrat Horace Boies defeated Republican nominee Herman C. Wheeler with 49.40% of the vote.

General election

Candidates

Major party candidates

Other candidates