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County results Carpenter: 50–60% 60–70% 70–80% 80–90% 90–100% Vale: 50–60% 60–70% | |||||||||||||||||
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The1873 Iowa gubernatorial election was held on October 14, 1873. IncumbentRepublicanCyrus C. Carpenter defeatedAnti-Monopoly nomineeJacob G. Vale with 55.54% of the vote.
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
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| Republican | Cyrus C. Carpenter (incumbent) | 105,132 | 55.54% | ||
| Anti-Monopoly Party | Jacob G. Vale | 82,556 | 43.61% | ||
| Majority | 22,576 | ||||
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| Republicanhold | Swing | ||||