1897 Iowa gubernatorial election

1897 Iowa gubernatorial election

November 2, 1897
 
Nominee L. M. Shaw Frederick Edward White
Party Republican Democratic
Popular vote 224,729 194,853
Percentage 51.27% 44.46%

County results
Shaw:      40-50%      50-60%      60-70%      70-80%
White:      40-50%      50-60%

Governor before election

Francis M. Drake
Republican

Elected Governor

L. M. Shaw
Republican

The 1897 Iowa gubernatorial election was held on November 2, 1897. Republican nominee L. M. Shaw defeated Democratic nominee Frederick Edward White with 51.27% of the vote.