1875 Iowa gubernatorial election

The 1875 Iowa gubernatorial election was held on October 12, 1875. Republican nominee Samuel J. Kirkwood defeated Democratic nominee Shepherd Leffler with 57.03% of the vote.

1875 Iowa gubernatorial election

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NomineeSamuel J. KirkwoodShepherd Leffler
PartyRepublicanDemocratic
Popular vote124,85593,270
Percentage57.03%42.61%

Governor before election

Cyrus C. Carpenter
Republican

Elected Governor

Samuel J. Kirkwood
Republican

General election

Candidates

Major party candidates

  • Samuel J. Kirkwood, Republican
  • Shepherd Leffler, Democratic

Other candidates

  • J. H. Lozier, Prohibition

Results

1875 Iowa gubernatorial election[1]
PartyCandidateVotes%±%
RepublicanSamuel J. Kirkwood 124,855 57.03%
DemocraticShepherd Leffler93,27042.61%
ProhibitionJ. H. Lozier7370.34%
Majority31,585
Turnout
Republican holdSwing

References