1883 Iowa gubernatorial election

The 1883 Iowa gubernatorial election was held on October 9, 1883. Incumbent Republican Buren R. Sherman defeated Democratic nominee L. G. Kinne with 50.15% of the vote.

1883 Iowa gubernatorial election

October 9, 1883

Nominee Buren R. Sherman L. G. Kinne James B. Weaver Party Republican Democratic Greenback Popular vote 164,095 140,012 23,089 Percentage 50.15% 42.79% 7.06%

County results Sherman:      40-50%      50-60%      60-70%      70-80%      80-90% Kinne:      30-40%      40-50%      50-60%      60-70%      70-80%

Governor before election Buren R. Sherman Republican Elected Governor Buren R. Sherman Republican

General election

Candidates

Major party candidates

• Buren R. Sherman, Republican
• L. G. Kinne, Democratic

Other candidates

• James B. Weaver, Greenback

Results

1883 Iowa gubernatorial election

Party		Candidate	Votes	%	±%
	Republican	Buren R. Sherman (incumbent)	164,095	50.15%
	Democratic	L. G. Kinne	140,012	42.79%
	Greenback	James B. Weaver	23,089	7.06%
Majority			24,083
Turnout
	Republican hold		Swing