1854 Iowa gubernatorial election

The 1854 Iowa gubernatorial election was held on 7 August 1854 in order to elect the Governor of Iowa. Whig nominee James W. Grimes defeated Democratic nominee Curtis Bates.[1]

1854 Iowa gubernatorial election

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Nominee James W. Grimes Curtis Bates
Party Whig Democratic
Popular vote 23,312 21,192
Percentage 52.38% 47.62%

County results
Grimes:      50-60%      60-70%      70-80%      >90%
Bates:      50-60%      60-70%      70-80%      80-90%      >90%
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Governor before election

Stephen P. Hempstead
Democratic

Elected Governor

James W. Grimes
Whig

General election

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On election day, 7 August 1854, Whig nominee James W. Grimes won the election by a margin of 2,120 votes against his opponent Democratic nominee Curtis Bates, thereby gaining Whig control over the office of Governor. Grimes was sworn in as the 3rd Governor of Iowa on 9 December 1854.[2]

Results

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Iowa gubernatorial election, 1854[3]
Party Candidate Votes %
Whig James W. Grimes 23,312 52.38
Democratic Curtis Bates 21,192 47.62
Total votes 44,504 100.00
Whig gain from Democratic

References

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  1. ^ "James Wilson Grimes". National Governors Association. Retrieved 27 November 2023.
  2. ^ "IA - Governor". ourcampaigns.com. 4 March 2005. Retrieved 27 November 2023.
  3. ^ Iowa General Assembly. Journal of the House of Representatives. 1854 sess., 42, accessed 27 November 2023