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.
October 9, 1883
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County results Sherman: 40â50% 50â60% 60â70% 70â80% 80â90% Kinne: 30â40% 40â50% 50â60% 60â70% 70â80% | |||||||||||||||||||||
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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
| 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 | ||||
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| Republican hold | Swing | ||||