1875 Iowa gubernatorial election

The 1875 Iowa gubernatorial election was held on October 12, 1875. Republican nominee Samuel J. Kirkwood defeated Democratic nominee Shepherd Leffler with 57.03% of the vote.

Candidates
Major party candidates
 * Samuel J. Kirkwood, Republican
 * Shepherd Leffler, Democratic

Other candidates
 * J. H. Lozier, Prohibition