The 1881 Iowa gubernatorial election was held on October 11, 1881.
Republican
Republican can refer to:
Political ideology
* An advocate of a republic, a type of government that is not a monarchy or dictatorship, and is usually associated with the rule of law.
** Republicanism, the ideology in support of republics or agains ...
nominee
Buren R. Sherman
Buren Robinson Sherman (May 28, 1836November 11, 1904) was the 12th Governor of Iowa, serving from 1882 to 1886.
Biography
Sherman was born in Phelps, New York on May 28, 1836.
He studied law after his family moved to Iowa in 1855 and was adm ...
defeated
Democratic nominee L. G. Kinne with 56.72% of the vote.
General election
Candidates
Major party candidates
*Buren R. Sherman, Republican
*L. G. Kinne, Democratic
Other candidates
*D. M. Clark, Greenback
Results
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1881
Events
January–March
* January 1– 24 – Siege of Geok Tepe: Russian troops under General Mikhail Skobelev defeat the Turkomans.
* January 13 – War of the Pacific – Battle of San Juan and Chorrillos: The ...
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 th ...