1844 Missouri gubernatorial election
The 1844 Missouri gubernatorial election was held on August 5, 1844, Missouri Secretary of State John Cummins Edwards, the Democratic nominee, defeated Whig candidate Charles H. Allen.
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Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
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| 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. March 8, 2005. Retrieved March 22, 2013.
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