1877 Iowa gubernatorial election

The 1877 Iowa gubernatorial election was held on October 9, 1877. Republican nominee John H. Gear defeated Democratic nominee John P. Irish with 49.39% of the vote.

1877 Iowa gubernatorial election

← 1875October 9, 18771879 →
 
NomineeJohn H. GearJohn P. IrishDaniel P. Stubbs
PartyRepublicanDemocraticGreenback
Popular vote121,31679,30434,316
Percentage49.39%32.29%13.97%

Governor before election

Joshua G. Newbold
Republican

Elected Governor

John H. Gear
Republican

General election

Candidates

Major party candidates

  • John H. Gear, Republican
  • John P. Irish, Democratic

Other candidates

  • Daniel P. Stubbs, Greenback
  • Elias Jessup, Prohibition

Results

1877 Iowa gubernatorial election[1]
PartyCandidateVotes%±%
RepublicanJohn H. Gear 121,316 49.39%
DemocraticJohn P. Irish79,30432.29%
GreenbackDaniel P. Stubbs34,31613.97%
ProhibitionElias Jessup10,5654.30%
Majority42,012
Turnout
Republican holdSwing

References