The 1885 Iowa gubernatorial election was held on November 3, 1885. Republican nominee William Larrabee defeated Democratic nominee Charles E. Whiting with 50.76% of the vote.
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General election edit
Candidates edit
Major party candidates
- William Larrabee, Republican
- Charles E. Whiting, Democratic
Other candidates
- James Michelwait, Prohibition
- Elias Doty, Greenback
Results edit
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | William Larrabee | 175,605 | 50.76% | ||
| Democratic | Charles E. Whiting | 168,584 | 48.73% | ||
| Prohibition | James Michelwait | 1,412 | 0.41% | ||
| Greenback | Elias Doty | 314 | 0.09% | ||
| Majority | 7,021 | ||||
| Turnout | |||||
| Republican hold | Swing | ||||
References edit
- ^ Kalb, Deborah (24 December 2015). Guide to U.S. Elections. ISBN 9781483380353. Retrieved August 15, 2020.