1881 Iowa gubernatorial election
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The 1881 Iowa gubernatorial election was held on October 11, 1881. Republican nominee Buren R. Sherman defeated Democratic nominee La Vega G. Kinne with 56.72% of the vote.
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October 11, 1881
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 County results Sherman: 40â50% 50â60% 60â70% 70â80% 80â90% 90â100% Kinne: 40â50% 50â60% Clark: 30â40% | |||||||||||||||||||||
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General election
Candidates
Major party candidates
- Buren R. Sherman, Republican
- La Vega G. Kinne, Democratic
Other candidates
- David M. Clark, Greenback
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Buren R. Sherman | 133,328 | 56.72% | ||
| Democratic | La Vega G. Kinne | 73,344 | 31.20% | ||
| Greenback | David M. Clark | 28,112 | 11.96% | ||
| Majority | 59,984 | ||||
| Turnout | |||||
| Republican hold | Swing | ||||