1859 Iowa gubernatorial election

1859 Iowa gubernatorial election
October 11, 1859
 
Nominee Samuel J. Kirkwood Augustus C. Dodge
Party Republican Democratic
Popular vote 56,532 53,332
Percentage 51.46% 48.54%
County results
Kirkwood:      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%      80–90%
Dodge:      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%      90–100%
No Data/Votes:      
Governor before election

Ralph P. Lowe
Republican

Elected Governor

Samuel J. Kirkwood
Republican

The 1859 Iowa gubernatorial election was held on October 11, 1859, in order to elect the Governor of Iowa. Republican nominee and incumbent Iowa Senate member Samuel J. Kirkwood defeated Democratic nominee and former United States Ambassador to Spain Augustus C. Dodge.

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