1861 Iowa gubernatorial election

1861 Iowa gubernatorial election
October 8, 1861
 
Nominee Samuel J. Kirkwood William H. Merritt
Party Republican Democratic
Popular vote 60,303 43,245
Percentage 55.48% 39.78%
County results
Kirkwood:      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%      80–90%      90–100%
Merritt:      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%      80–90%      90–100%
No Data/Votes:      
Governor before election

Samuel J. Kirkwood
Republican

Elected Governor

Samuel J. Kirkwood
Republican

The 1861 Iowa gubernatorial election was held on October 8, 1861, in order to elect the governor of Iowa. Incumbent Republican governor Samuel J. Kirkwood was re-elected against Democratic nominee William H. Merritt and several other candidates.

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