1877 Iowa gubernatorial election
The 1877 Iowa gubernatorial election was held on October 9, 1877. Republican nominee John H. Gear defeated Democratic nominee John P. Irish with 49.39% of the vote.
General election
Candidates
Major party candidates- John H. Gear, Republican
- John P. Irish, Democratic
- Daniel P. Stubbs, Greenback
- Elias Jessup, Prohibition