1846 Iowa gubernatorial election

The 1846 Iowa gubernatorial election was held on 26 October 1846 in order to elect the first Governor of Iowa upon Iowa acquiring statehood on 28 December 1846. Democratic nominee Ansel Briggs defeated Whig nominee Thomas McKnight.

1846 Iowa gubernatorial election

26 October 1846
 
Nominee Ansel Briggs Thomas McKnight
Party Democratic Whig
Popular vote 7,626 7,379
Percentage 50.82% 49.18%

Governor before election

James Clarke (Territorial)
Whig

Elected Governor

Ansel Briggs
Democratic

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