The 1869 Iowa gubernatorial election was held on October 12, 1869. Incumbent

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Samuel Merrill defeated Democratic nominee George Gillespie with 62.93% of the vote.

General election

Candidates

*Samuel Merrill, Republican *George Gillespie, Democratic

Results

References

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Iowa Iowa () is a state in the Midwestern region of the United States, bordered by the Mississippi River to the east and the Missouri River and Big Sioux River to the west. It is bordered by six states: Wisconsin to the northeast, Illinois to the ...

1869 Iowa elections October 1869 events