1844 Missouri gubernatorial election

The Missouri gubernatorial election of 1844 was Missouri's eighth gubernatorial election. In the election, which was held on August 5, 1844, Missouri Secretary of State John Cummins Edwards, the Democratic nominee, defeated Whig candidate Charles H. Allen.

Missouri gubernatorial election, 1844

August 5, 1844

Nominee John Cummins Edwards Charles Allen Party Democratic Whig Popular vote 36,978 31,357 Percentage 54.11% 45.89%

Governor before election Meredith Miles Marmaduke Democratic Elected Governor John Cummins Edwards Democratic

Results

1844 gubernatorial election, Missouri[1]

Party		Candidate	Votes	%	±
	Democratic	John Cummins 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

1. "MO Governor Race – Aug 05, 1844". Our Campaigns. 2005-03-08. Retrieved 2013-03-22.