1875 Iowa gubernatorial election
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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.
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October 12, 1875
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 County results Kirkwood: 50â60% 60â70% 70â80% 80â90% 90â100% Leffler: 50â60% 60â70% | |||||||||||||||||
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General election
Candidates
Major party candidates
- Samuel J. Kirkwood, Republican
- Shepherd Leffler, Democratic
Other candidates
- J. H. Lozier, Prohibition
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Samuel J. Kirkwood | 124,855 | 57.03% | ||
| Democratic | Shepherd Leffler | 93,270 | 42.61% | ||
| Prohibition | J. H. Lozier | 737 | 0.34% | ||
| Majority | 31,585 | ||||
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| Republican hold | Swing | ||||