1928 Missouri gubernatorial election

The Missouri gubernatorial election of 1928 was Missouri's 32nd gubernatorial election. The election was held on November 6, 1928 and resulted in a victory for the Republican nominee, former Congressman Henry S. Caulfield, over the Democratic nominee, Francis M. Wilson, and several other candidates representing minor parties.

Missouri gubernatorial election, 1928
November 6, 1928
 
Nominee Henry S. Caulfield Francis Wilson
Party Republican Democratic
Popular vote 784,311 731,783
Percentage 51.63% 48.17%
Governor before election

Sam Aaron Baker
Republican

 Elected Governor

Henry S. Caulfield
Republican

Elections in Missouri

Results
1928 gubernatorial election, Missouri[1]
Party Candidate Votes % ±
Republican Henry S. Caulfield 784,311 51.63 +2.24
Democratic Francis M. Wilson 731,783 48.17 -0.77
Socialist Joseph G. Hodges 2,412 0.16 -1.46
Prohibition W. G. Brandenburg 400 0.03 -0.48
Socialist Labor Edward G. Middlecoff 248 0.02 -0.03
Majority 52,528 3.46 +3.01
Turnout 1,519,154 44.63 +6.55
Republican hold Swing
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References
  1. "MO Governor Race – Nov 06, 1928". Our Campaigns. Retrieved 2013-02-01.
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