1888 Missouri gubernatorial election
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The Missouri gubernatorial election of 1888 was Missouri's 22nd gubernatorial election. The election was held on November 6, 1888 and resulted in a victory for the Democratic nominee, Mayor of St. Louis David R. Francis, over the Republican candidate Elbert E. Kimball, Union Labor candidate Ahira Manring, and Prohibition candidate Frank M. Lowe.
Results
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
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Democratic | David R. Francis | 255,764 | 49.36 | -0.69 | |
Republican | Elbert E. Kimball | 242,531 | 46.81 | -0.74 | |
Union Labor Party | Ahira Manring | 15,438 | 2.98 | +2.98 | |
Prohibition | Frank M. Lowe | 4,389 | 0.85 | +0.85 | |
Majority | 13,233 | 2.55 | +0.05 | ||
Turnout | 518,122 | 23.89 | |||
Democratic hold | Swing |