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County results Kirkwood: 50–60% 60–70% 70–80% 80–90% 90–100% Leffler: 50–60% 60–70% | |||||||||||||||||
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The1875 Iowa gubernatorial election was held on October 12, 1875.Republican nomineeSamuel J. Kirkwood defeatedDemocratic nomineeShepherd Leffler with 57.03% of the vote.
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| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Samuel J. Kirkwood | 124,855 | 57.03% | ||
| Democratic | Shepherd Leffler | 93,270 | 42.61% | ||
| Prohibition | J. H. Lozier | 737 | 0.34% | ||
| Majority | 31,585 | ||||
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| Republicanhold | Swing | ||||