1872 Missouri gubernatorial election

1872 Missouri gubernatorial election

←  1870 November 5, 1872 1874  →

Nominee Silas Woodson John B. Henderson Party Democratic Republican Popular vote 156,767 121,889 Percentage 56.26% 43.74%

County results Woodson:      50–60%     60–70%     70–80%     80–90%     90–100% Henderson:      50–60%     60–70%     70–80% No Data/Vote:

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]

Party		Candidate	Votes	%	±%
	Democratic	Silas Woodson	156,767	56.26	+56.26
	Republican	John B. Henderson	121,889	43.74	+6.01
Majority			34,878	12.52	−12.02
Turnout			278,656	16.19
	Democratic gain from Liberal Republican		Swing

References

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