1877 Iowa gubernatorial election

The 1877 Iowa gubernatorial election was held on October 9, 1877. Republican nominee John H. Gear defeated Democratic nominee John P. Irish with 49.39% of the vote.

1877 Iowa gubernatorial election

October 9, 1877

Nominee John H. Gear John P. Irish Daniel P. Stubbs Party Republican Democratic Greenback Popular vote 121,316 79,304 34,316 Percentage 49.39% 32.29% 13.97%

County results Gear:      30-40%      40-50%      50-60%      60-70%      70-80%      80-90%      90-100% Irish:      30-40%      40-50%      50-60%      60-70% Stubbs:      50-60%

Governor before election Joshua G. Newbold Republican Elected Governor John H. Gear Republican

General election

Candidates

Major party candidates

• John H. Gear, Republican
• John P. Irish, Democratic

Other candidates

• Daniel P. Stubbs, Greenback
• Elias Jessup, Prohibition

Results

1877 Iowa gubernatorial election

Party		Candidate	Votes	%	±%
	Republican	John H. Gear	121,316	49.39%
	Democratic	John P. Irish	79,304	32.29%
	Greenback	Daniel P. Stubbs	34,316	13.97%
	Prohibition	Elias Jessup	10,565	4.30%
Majority			42,012
Turnout
	Republican hold		Swing