1867 Iowa gubernatorial election

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1867 Iowa gubernatorial election
Flag of Iowa.svg
  1865 October 8, 1867 1869  
  Samuelmerrill.jpg Iowa judge Charles Mason.png
Nominee Samuel Merrill Charles Mason
Party Republican Democratic
Popular vote90,20462,966
Percentage58.88%41.10%

1867 Iowa gubernatorial election results map by county.svg
County results
Merrill:     50-60%     60-70%     70-80%     80-90%     90-100%
Mason:     50-60%     60-70%
No Data/Votes:     

Governor before election

William M. Stone
Republican

Elected Governor

Samuel Merrill
Republican

The 1867 Iowa gubernatorial election was held on October 8, 1867. Republican nominee Samuel Merrill defeated Democratic nominee Charles Mason with 58.88% of the vote.

Contents

General election

Candidates

Results

1867 Iowa gubernatorial election [1]
PartyCandidateVotes%±%
Republican Samuel Merrill 90,204 58.88%
Democratic Charles Mason 62,96641.10%
Majority27,238
Turnout
Republican hold Swing

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References

  1. Kalb, Deborah (December 24, 2015). Guide to U.S. Elections. ISBN   9781483380353 . Retrieved June 5, 2021.