1885 Iowa gubernatorial election

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1885 Iowa gubernatorial election
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  1883 November 3, 1885 1887  
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Nominee William Larrabee Charles E. Whiting
Party Republican Democratic
Popular vote175,605168,584
Percentage50.76%48.73%

Governor before election

Buren R. Sherman
Republican

Elected Governor

William Larrabee
Republican

The 1885 Iowa gubernatorial election was held on November 3, 1885. Republican nominee William Larrabee defeated Democratic nominee Charles E. Whiting with 50.76% of the vote.

Contents

General election

Candidates

Major party candidates

Other candidates

Results

1885 Iowa gubernatorial election [1]
PartyCandidateVotes%±%
Republican William Larrabee 175,605 50.76%
Democratic Charles E. Whiting168,58448.73%
Prohibition James Michelwait1,4120.41%
Greenback Elias Doty3140.09%
Majority7,021
Turnout
Republican hold Swing

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References

  1. Kalb, Deborah (24 December 2015). Guide to U.S. Elections. ISBN   9781483380353 . Retrieved August 15, 2020.