1844 Missouri gubernatorial election
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The 1844 Missouri gubernatorial election was held on August 5, 1844, Missouri Secretary of State John C. Edwards, the Democratic nominee, defeated Whig candidate Charles H. Allen.
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General election edit
Candidates edit
- Charles H. Allen (Whig)
- John C. Edwards, Missouri Secretary of State (Democratic)
Results edit
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
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Democratic | John C. Edwards | 36,978 | 54.11 | -3.04 | |
Whig | Charles H. Allen | 31,357 | 45.89 | +3.04 | |
Majority | 5,621 | 8.22 | -6.08 | ||
Turnout | 68,335 | 17.81 | |||
Democratic hold | Swing |
References edit
- ^ "MO Governor Race – Aug 05, 1844". Our Campaigns. March 8, 2005. Retrieved March 22, 2013.