1871 Iowa gubernatorial election

The 1871 Iowa gubernatorial election was held on October 10, 1871. Republican nominee Cyrus C. Carpenter defeated Democratic nominee J. C. Knapp with 61.46% of the vote.

1871 Iowa gubernatorial election
October 10, 1871
 
Nominee Cyrus C. Carpenter J. C. Knapp
Party Republican Democratic
Popular vote 109,328 68,199
Percentage 61.46% 38.34%
Governor before election

Samuel Merrill
Republican

 Elected Governor

Cyrus C. Carpenter
Republican

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Candidates
  • Cyrus C. Carpenter, Republican
  • J. C. Knapp, Democratic

Results
1871 Iowa gubernatorial election[1]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Republican Cyrus C. Carpenter 109,328 61.46%
Democratic J. C. Knapp 68,199 38.34%
Majority 41,129
Turnout
Republican hold Swing

References
  1. Kalb, Deborah (24 December 2015). Guide to U.S. Elections. ISBN 9781483380353. Retrieved September 25, 2020.
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