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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 County results Gear: 30-40% 40-50% 50-60% 60-70% 70-80% 80-90% >90% Trimble: 40-50% 50-60% Campbell: 30-40% 50-60% | |||||||||||||||||||||
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General election edit
Candidates edit
Major party candidates
- John H. Gear, Republican
- Henry H. Trimble, Democratic
Other candidates
- Daniel Campbell, Greenback
- David R. Dungan, Prohibition
Results edit
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | John H. Gear (incumbent) | 157,408 | 53.94% | ||
| Democratic | Henry H. Trimble | 85,364 | 29.25% | ||
| Greenback | Daniel Campbell | 45,674 | 15.65% | ||
| Prohibition | David R. Dungan | 3,291 | 1.13% | ||
| Majority | 72,044 | ||||
| Turnout | |||||
| Republican hold | Swing | ||||
References edit
- ^ Kalb, Deborah (December 24, 2015). Guide to U.S. Elections. ISBN 9781483380353. Retrieved September 20, 2020.