1877 Iowa gubernatorial election
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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.
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October 9, 1877
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 County results Gear: 30â40% 40â50% 50â60% 60â70% 70â80% 80â90% 90â100% Irish: 30â40% 40â50% 50â60% 60â70% Stubbs: 50â60% | |||||||||||||||||||||
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General election
Candidates
Major party candidates
- John H. Gear, Republican
- John P. Irish, Democratic
Other candidates
- Daniel P. Stubbs, Greenback
- Elias Jessup, Prohibition
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | John H. Gear | 121,316 | 49.39% | ||
| Democratic | John P. Irish | 79,304 | 32.29% | ||
| Greenback | Daniel P. Stubbs | 34,316 | 13.97% | ||
| Prohibition | Elias Jessup | 10,565 | 4.30% | ||
| Majority | 42,012 | ||||
| Turnout | |||||
| Republican hold | Swing | ||||