1874 Missouri gubernatorial election

The 1874 Missouri gubernatorial election was held on November 3, 1874, and resulted in a victory for the Democratic nominee, Charles Henry Hardin, over the Republican candidate, William Gentry.

1874 Missouri gubernatorial election
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NomineeCharles Henry HardinWilliam Gentry
PartyDemocraticRepublican
Popular vote149,566112,104
Percentage57.16%42.84%

Governor before election

Silas Woodson
Democratic

Elected Governor

Charles Henry Hardin
Democratic

Results

1874 gubernatorial election, Missouri[1]
PartyCandidateVotes%±%
DemocraticCharles Henry Hardin 149,566 57.16 +0.90
RepublicanWilliam Gentry121,88942.84-0.90
Majority37,46214.32+1.80
Turnout261,67015.20
Democratic holdSwing

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