1885 Iowa gubernatorial election

1885 Iowa gubernatorial election

November 3, 1885
 
Nominee William Larrabee Charles E. Whiting
Party Republican Democratic
Popular vote 175,605 168,584
Percentage 50.76% 48.73%

County results
Larrabee:      40-50%      50-60%      60-70%      70-80%
Whiting:      40-50%      50-60%      60-70%

Governor before election

Buren R. Sherman
Republican

Elected Governor

William Larrabee
Republican

The 1885 Iowa gubernatorial election was held on November 3, 1885. Republican nominee William Larrabee defeated Democratic nominee Charles E. Whiting with 50.76% of the vote.