1869 Iowa gubernatorial election
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The 1869 Iowa gubernatorial election was held on October 12, 1869. Incumbent Republican Samuel Merrill defeated Democratic nominee George Gillespie with 62.93% of the vote.
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October 12, 1869
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 County results Merrill: 50â60% 60â70% 70â80% 80â90% 90â100% Gillespie: 50â60% 60â70% No Data/Votes: | |||||||||||||||||
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General election
Candidates
- Samuel Merrill, Republican
- George Gillespie, Democratic
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
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| Republican | Samuel Merrill (incumbent) | 97,243 | 62.93% | ||
| Democratic | George Gillespie | 57,287 | 37.07% | ||
| Majority | 39,956 | ||||
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| Republican hold | Swing | ||||