Missouri gubernatorial election, 1844
Missouri gubernatorial election, 1844
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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
1844 gubernatorial election, Missouri[1] |
Party |
Candidate |
Votes |
% |
±% |
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Democratic |
John Cummins Edwards |
36,978 |
54.11 |
-3.04 |
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Whig |
Charles H. Allen |
31,357 |
45.89 |
+3.04 |
Majority |
5,621 |
8.22 |
-6.08 |
Turnout |
68,335 |
17.81 |
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Democratic hold |
Swing |
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References