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October 11, 1859
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The 1859 Iowa gubernatorial election was held on October 11, 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]
General election
[edit]On election day, October 11, 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 January 11, 1860.[2]
Results
[edit]| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Republican | Samuel J. Kirkwood | 56,532 | 51.46 | |
| Democratic | Augustus C. Dodge | 53,332 | 48.54 | |
| Total votes | 109,864 | 100.00 | ||
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References
[edit]- ^ "Samuel Jordan Kirkwood". National Governors Association. Retrieved 2023-11-27.
- ^ "IA Governor". ourcampaigns.com. March 4, 2005. Retrieved 2023-11-27.
- ^ Iowa General Assembly. Journal of the House of Representatives. 1860 sess., 51, accessed November 27, 2023