1892 Missouri gubernatorial election

The Missouri gubernatorial election of 1892 was Missouri's 23rd gubernatorial election. The election was held on November 8, 1892 and resulted in a victory for the Democratic nominee, former Congressman William J. Stone, over the Republican candidate former Congressman William Warner, Populist candidate Leverett Leonard, and Prohibition candidate John Sobieski.

Missouri gubernatorial election, 1892
November 8, 1892
 
Nominee William J. Stone William Warner Leverett Leonard
Party Democratic Republican Populist
Popular vote 265,044 235,383 37,262
Percentage 48.98% 43.50% 6.89%
Governor before election

David R. Francis
Democratic

 Elected Governor

William J. Stone
Democratic

Elections in Missouri

Results
1892 gubernatorial election, Missouri[1]
Party Candidate Votes % ±
Democratic William J. Stone 265,044 48.98 -0.38
Republican William Warner 235,383 43.50 -3.31
Populist Leverett Leonard 37,262 6.89 +6.89
Prohibition John Sobieski 3,393 0.63 -0.22
Majority 29,661 5.48 +2.97
Turnout 541,082 20.20
Democratic hold Swing
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References
  1. http://www.ourcampaigns.com/RaceDetail.html?RaceID=263373


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