1872 Missouri gubernatorial election

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1872 Missouri gubernatorial election
  1870 November 5, 1872 1874  
  Silas Woodson.jpg John B. Henderson - Brady-Handy (cropped).jpg
Nominee Silas Woodson John B. Henderson
Party Democratic Republican
Popular vote156,767121,889
Percentage56.26%43.74%

Governor before election

Benjamin Gratz Brown
Liberal Republican

Elected Governor

Silas Woodson
Democratic

The 1872 Missouri gubernatorial election was held on November 5, 1872 and resulted in a victory for the Democratic nominee, Silas Woodson, over the Republican candidate, former Senator John B. Henderson.

Results

1872 gubernatorial election, Missouri [1]
PartyCandidateVotes%±%
Democratic Silas Woodson 156,767 56.26 +56.26
Republican John B. Henderson 121,88943.74+6.01
Majority34,87812.52-12.02
Turnout 278,65616.19
Democratic gain from Liberal Republican Swing

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References

  1. "Our Campaigns - MO Governor Race - Nov 05, 1872".