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1844 Missouri gubernatorial election

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1844 Missouri gubernatorial election
← 1840 August 5, 1844 1848 →
 
Nominee John C. Edwards Charles Allen
Party Democratic Whig
Popular vote 36,978 31,357
Percentage 54.11% 45.89%

County results
Edwards:      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%      80–90%
Allen:      50-60%      60-70%      70-80%      90-100%
No Data/Vote:      

Governor before election

Meredith Miles Marmaduke
Democratic

Elected Governor

John C. Edwards
Democratic

The 1844 Missouri gubernatorial election was held on August 5, 1844, Missouri Secretary of State John C. Edwards, the Democratic nominee, defeated Whig candidate Charles H. Allen.

General election

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Candidates

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Results

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

References

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  1. ^ "MO Governor Race – Aug 05, 1844". Our Campaigns. March 8, 2005. Retrieved March 22, 2013.