1865 Iowa gubernatorial election

The 1865 Iowa gubernatorial election was held on October 10, 1865, in order to elect the governor of Iowa. Incumbent Republican governor William M. Stone was re-elected against Democratic nominee Thomas H. Benton.

General election

On election day, October 10, 1865, incumbent Republican governor William M. Stone won re-election by a margin of 16,371 votes against his opponent Democratic nominee Thomas H. Benton, thereby holding Republican control over the office of governor. Stone was sworn in for his second term on January 16, 1866.