1874 Missouri State Treasurer election

The 1874 Missouri State Treasurer election was held on 3 November 1874 in order to elect the state treasurer of Missouri. Democratic nominee Joseph Wayne Mercer defeated People's nominee John H. Fisse.

1874 Missouri State Treasurer election

3 November 1874

Nominee Joseph Wayne Mercer John H. Fisse Party Democratic Populist Popular vote 150,584 110,293 Percentage 57.72% 42.28%

State Treasurer before election Harvey Wallis Salmon Democratic Elected State Treasurer Joseph Wayne Mercer Democratic

General election

On election day, 3 November 1874, Democratic nominee Joseph Wayne Mercer won the election by a margin of 40,291 votes against his opponent People's nominee John H. Fisse, thereby retaining Democratic control over the office of state treasurer. Mercer was sworn in as the 13th state treasurer of Missouri on 11 January 1875.

Results

Missouri State Treasurer election, 1874

Party		Candidate	Votes	%
	Democratic	Joseph Wayne Mercer	150,584	57.72
	Populist	William R. Leflet	110,293	42.28
Total votes			260,877	100.00
	Democratic hold

See also

• 1874 Missouri gubernatorial election