1883 Iowa gubernatorial election

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The 1883 Iowa gubernatorial election was held on October 9, 1883. Incumbent Republican Buren R. Sherman defeated Democratic nominee L. G. Kinne with 50.15% of the vote.

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1883 Iowa gubernatorial election

← 1881
October 9, 1883
1885 â†’
 
Nominee Buren R. Sherman L. G. Kinne James B. Weaver
Party Republican Democratic Greenback
Popular vote 164,095 140,012 23,089
Percentage 50.15% 42.79% 7.06%

County results
Sherman:      40–50%      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%      80–90%
Kinne:      30–40%      40–50%      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%

Governor before election

Buren R. Sherman
Republican

Elected Governor

Buren R. Sherman
Republican

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General election

Candidates

Major party candidates

  • Buren R. Sherman, Republican
  • L. G. Kinne, Democratic

Other candidates

  • James B. Weaver, Greenback

Results

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1883 Iowa gubernatorial election[1]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Republican Buren R. Sherman (incumbent) 164,095 50.15%
Democratic L. G. Kinne 140,012 42.79%
Greenback James B. Weaver 23,089 7.06%
Majority 24,083
Turnout
Republican hold Swing
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