1874 Missouri gubernatorial election

Missouri gubernatorial election, 1874

November 3, 1874

Nominee Charles Henry Hardin William Gentry Party Democratic Republican Popular vote 149,566 112,104 Percentage 57.16% 42.84%

Governor before election Silas Woodson Democratic Elected Governor Charles Henry Hardin Democratic

The Missouri gubernatorial election of 1874 was Missouri's 18th gubernatorial election. The election was held on November 3, 1874 and resulted in a victory for the Democratic nominee, Charles Henry Hardin, over the Republican candidate, William Gentry.

Results

1874 gubernatorial election, Missouri

Party		Candidate	Votes	%	±%
	Democratic	Charles Henry Hardin	149,566	57.16	+0.90
	Republican	William Gentry	121,889	42.84	-0.90
Majority			37,462	14.32	+1.80
Turnout			261,670	15.20
	Democratic hold		Swing