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The 1901 Iowa gubernatorial election was held on November 5, 1901. Republican nominee Albert B. Cummins defeated Democratic nominee T. J. Phillips with 58.09% of the vote.
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The 1901 Iowa gubernatorial election was held on November 5, 1901. Republican nominee Albert B. Cummins defeated Democratic nominee T. J. Phillips with 58.09% of the vote.
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Other candidates
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Albert B. Cummins | 226,902 | 58.09% | ||
| Democratic | T. J. Phillips | 143,783 | 36.81% | ||
| Prohibition | A. U. Coates | 15,659 | 4.01% | ||
| Socialist | James Baxter | 3,463 | 0.89% | ||
| Populist | Luman Hamlin Weller | 782 | 0.20% | ||
| Majority | 83,119 | ||||
| Turnout | |||||
| Republican hold | Swing | ||||
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