Missouri gubernatorial election, 1888
Missouri gubernatorial election, 1888
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The Missouri gubernatorial election of 1888 was Missouri's twenty-second gubernatorial election. The election was held on November 6, 1888 and resulted in a victory for the Democratic nominee, Mayor of St. Louis David R. Francis, over the Republican candidate Elbert E. Kimball, Union Labor candidate Ahira Manring, and Prohibition candidate Frank M. Lowe.
Results
1888 gubernatorial election, Missouri[1] |
Party |
Candidate |
Votes |
% |
±% |
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Democratic |
David R. Francis |
255,764 |
49.36 |
-0.69 |
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Republican |
Elbert E. Kimball |
242,531 |
46.81 |
-0.74 |
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Union Labor Party |
Ahira Manring |
15,438 |
2.98 |
+2.98 |
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Prohibition |
Frank M. Lowe |
4,389 |
0.85 |
+0.85 |
Majority |
13,233 |
2.55 |
+0.05 |
Turnout |
518,122 |
23.89 |
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Democratic hold |
Swing |
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