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.
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General election edit
Candidates edit
Major party candidates
- Buren R. Sherman, Republican
- L. G. Kinne, Democratic
Other candidates
- D. M. Clark, Greenback
Results edit
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Buren R. Sherman | 133,328 | 56.72% | ||
| Democratic | L. G. Kinne | 73,344 | 31.20% | ||
| Greenback | D. M. Clark | 28,112 | 11.96% | ||
| Majority | 59,984 | ||||
| Turnout | |||||
| Republican hold | Swing | ||||
References edit
- ^ Kalb, Deborah (24 December 2015). Guide to U.S. Elections. ISBN 9781483380353. Retrieved August 20, 2020.