1879 Iowa gubernatorial election
October 14, 1879
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County results Gear: 30–40% 40–50% 50–60% 60–70% 70–80% 80–90% >90% Trimble: 40–50% 50–60% Campbell: 30–40% 50–60% | |||||||||||||||||||||
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The 1879 Iowa gubernatorial election was held on October 14, 1879. Incumbent Republican John H. Gear defeated Democratic nominee Henry Hoffman Trimble with 53.94% of the vote.