1871 Iowa gubernatorial election

The 1871 Iowa gubernatorial election was held on October 10, 1871. Republican nominee Cyrus C. Carpenter defeated Democratic nominee J. C. Knapp with 61.46% of the vote.

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1871 Iowa gubernatorial election

← 1869 October 10, 1871 1873 â†’

Nominee Cyrus C. Carpenter J. C. Knapp Party Republican Democratic Popular vote 109,328 68,199 Percentage 61.46% 38.34%

County results Carpenter:      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%      80–90%      90–100% Knapp:      50–60%      60–70%

Governor before election Samuel Merrill Republican Elected Governor Cyrus C. Carpenter Republican

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