Missouri gubernatorial election, 1824
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The Missouri gubernatorial election of 1824 was Missouri's second gubernatorial election. In the election, which was held on August 2, 1824, Frederick Bates defeated Lt. Gov William Henry Ashley. Both candidates were members of the Democratic-Republican Party. The death of Frederick Bates in August 1825,[1] meant that the next election for governor of Missouri would be held little more than a year after this election.[2]
Results
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Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
Democratic-Republican | Frederick Bates | 6,165 | 57.10 | ||
Democratic-Republican | William Henry Ashley | 4,631 | 42.90 | ||
Majority | 1,534 | 14.20 | -29.82 | ||
Turnout | 10,796 | ||||
Democratic-Republican hold | Swing | ||||
References
- ↑ "SOS, Missouri - State Archives: Governors". Sos.mo.gov. Retrieved 2013-03-18.
- ↑ "MO Governor - Special Election Race - Dec 08, 1825". Our Campaigns. 2005-03-08. Retrieved 2013-03-18.
- ↑ "MO Governor Race - Aug 02, 1824". Our Campaigns. 2005-03-08. Retrieved 2013-03-18.