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The 1875 Iowa gubernatorial election was held on October 12, 1875. Republican nominee Samuel J. Kirkwood defeated Democratic nominee Shepherd Leffler with 57.03% of the vote.
Major party candidates
Other candidates
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
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Republican | Samuel J. Kirkwood | 124,855 | 57.03% | ||
Democratic | Shepherd Leffler | 93,270 | 42.61% | ||
Prohibition | J. H. Lozier | 737 | 0.34% | ||
Majority | 31,585 | ||||
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Republican hold | Swing |
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