The 1912 Iowa gubernatorial election was held on November 5, 1912.

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nominee George W. Clarke defeated Democratic nominee Edward G. Dunn with 39.93% of the vote.

Primary elections

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s were held on June 3, 1912.

Democratic primary

Candidates

*Edward G. Dunn *

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Results

Republican primary

Candidates

* George W. Clarke, incumbent

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professor *A. V. Proudfoot

Results

General election

Candidates

Major party candidates *George W. Clarke, Republican *Edward G. Dunn, Democratic Other candidates *John L. Stevens, Progressive *I. S. McCrillis, Socialist *C. Durant Jones, Prohibition

Results

References

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