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%

County results Carpenter:      50-60%      60-70%      70-80%      80-90%      90-100% Knapp:      50-60%      60-70%

Governor before election Samuel Merrill Republican Elected Governor Cyrus C. Carpenter Republican

General election

Candidates

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

Results

1871 Iowa gubernatorial election

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