1854 Iowa gubernatorial election
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The 1854 Iowa gubernatorial election was held on August 7, 1854, in order to elect the Governor of Iowa. Whig nominee James W. Grimes defeated Democratic nominee Curtis Bates.[1]
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August 7, 1854
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 County results Grimes: 50–60% 60–70% 70–80% >90% Bates: 50–60% 60–70% 70–80% 80–90% >90% No Data/Votes: | |||||||||||||||||
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General election
On election day, August 7, 1854, Whig nominee James W. Grimes won the election by a margin of 2,120 votes against his opponent Democratic nominee Curtis Bates, thereby gaining Whig control over the office of Governor. Grimes was sworn in as the 3rd Governor of Iowa on December 9, 1854.[2]
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Whig | James W. Grimes | 23,312 | 52.38 | |
| Democratic | Curtis Bates | 21,192 | 47.62 | |
| Total votes | 44,504 | 100.00 | ||
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