1879 Iowa gubernatorial election
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The 1879 Iowa gubernatorial election was held on October 14, 1879. Incumbent Republican John H. Gear defeated Democratic nominee Henry Hoffman Trimble with 53.94% of the vote.
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October 14, 1879
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 County results Gear: 30â40% 40â50% 50â60% 60â70% 70â80% 80â90% >90% Trimble: 40â50% 50â60% Campbell: 30â40% 50â60% | |||||||||||||||||||||
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General election
Candidates
Major party candidates
- John H. Gear, Republican
- Henry Hoffman Trimble, Democratic
Other candidates
- Daniel Campbell, Greenback
- David R. Dungan, Prohibition
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | John H. Gear (incumbent) | 157,408 | 53.94% | ||
| Democratic | Henry Hoffman Trimble | 85,364 | 29.25% | ||
| Greenback | Daniel Campbell | 45,674 | 15.65% | ||
| Prohibition | David R. Dungan | 3,291 | 1.13% | ||
| Majority | 72,044 | ||||
| Turnout | |||||
| Republican hold | Swing | ||||