1859 Iowa gubernatorial election

The 1859 Iowa gubernatorial election was held on 11 October 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.[1]

1859 Iowa gubernatorial election

← 1857 11 October 1859 1861 →
 
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%
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Governor before election

Ralph P. Lowe
Republican

Elected Governor

Samuel J. Kirkwood
Republican

General election

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On election day, 11 October 1859, Republican nominee Samuel J. Kirkwood won the election by a margin of 3,200 votes against his opponent Democratic nominee Augustus C. Dodge, thereby holding Republican control over the office of Governor. Kirkwood was sworn in as the 5th Governor of Iowa on 11 January 1860.[2]

Results

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Iowa gubernatorial election, 1859[3]
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Samuel J. Kirkwood 56,532 51.46
Democratic Augustus C. Dodge 53,332 48.54
Total votes 109,864 100.00
Republican hold

References

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  1. ^ "Samuel Jordan Kirkwood". National Governors Association. Retrieved 27 November 2023.
  2. ^ "IA Governor". ourcampaigns.com. 4 March 2005. Retrieved 27 November 2023.
  3. ^ Iowa General Assembly. Journal of the House of Representatives. 1860 sess., 51, accessed 27 November 2023