1844 Missouri gubernatorial election
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The Missouri gubernatorial election of 1844 was Missouri's eighth gubernatorial election. In the election, which was held on August 5, 1844, Missouri Secretary of State John Cummins Edwards, the Democratic nominee, defeated Whig candidate Charles H. Allen.
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | John Cummins 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
- ^ "MO Governor Race – Aug 05, 1844". Our Campaigns. 2005-03-08. Retrieved 2013-03-22.
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