1873 Iowa gubernatorial election

The 1873 Iowa gubernatorial election was held on October 14, 1873. Incumbent Republican Cyrus C. Carpenter defeated Democratic nominee Jacob G. Vale with 55.54% of the vote.

1873 Iowa gubernatorial election

← 1871October 14, 18731875 →
 
NomineeCyrus C. CarpenterJacob G. Vale
PartyRepublicanDemocratic
Popular vote105,13282,556
Percentage55.54%43.61%

Governor before election

Cyrus C. Carpenter
Republican

Elected Governor

Cyrus C. Carpenter
Republican

General election

Candidates

  • Cyrus C. Carpenter, Republican
  • Jacob G. Vale, Democratic

Results

1873 Iowa gubernatorial election[1]
PartyCandidateVotes%±%
RepublicanCyrus C. Carpenter (incumbent) 105,132 55.54%
DemocraticJacob G. Vale82,55643.61%
Majority22,576
Turnout
Republican holdSwing

References