1879 Iowa gubernatorial election
The 1879 Iowa gubernatorial election was held on October 14, 1879. Incumbent Republican John H. Gear defeated Democratic nominee Henry Hoffman Trimble with 53.94% of the vote.
General election
Candidates
Major party candidates- John H. Gear, Republican
- Henry Hoffman Trimble, Democratic
- Daniel Campbell, Greenback
- David R. Dungan, Prohibition