1879 Iowa gubernatorial election

The 1879 Iowa gubernatorial election was held on October 14, 1879. Incumbent Republican John H. Gear defeated Democratic nominee Henry H. Trimble with 53.94% of the vote.

Candidates
Major party candidates
 * John H. Gear, Republican
 * Henry H. Trimble, Democratic

Other candidates
 * Daniel Campbell, Greenback
 * David R. Dungan, Prohibition