1844 Missouri gubernatorial election
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The 1844 Missouri gubernatorial election was held on August 5, 1844,
Whig
candidate Charles H. Allen.
General election
Candidates
- Charles H. Allen (Whig)
- John C. Edwards, Missouri Secretary of State (Democratic)
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | John C. 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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