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The 1869 Iowa gubernatorial election was held on October 12, 1869. Incumbent Republican Samuel Merrill defeated Democratic nominee George Gillespie with 62.93% of the vote.
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The 1869 Iowa gubernatorial election was held on October 12, 1869. Incumbent Republican Samuel Merrill defeated Democratic nominee George Gillespie with 62.93% of the vote.
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
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| Republican | Samuel Merrill (incumbent) | 97,243 | 62.93% | ||
| Democratic | George Gillespie | 57,287 | 37.07% | ||
| Majority | 39,956 | ||||
| Turnout | |||||
| Republican hold | Swing | ||||
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