1964 Missouri gubernatorial election

The Missouri gubernatorial election of 1964 was Missouri's 41st gubernatorial election. The election was held on November 3, 1964 and resulted in a victory for the Democratic nominee, Missouri Secretary of State Warren E. Hearnes, over the Republican candidate, Ethan A.H. Shepley.

1964 Missouri gubernatorial election

November 3, 1964

Nominee Warren E. Hearnes Ethan A.H. Shepley Party Democratic Republican Popular vote 1,110,651 678,949 Percentage 62.06% 37.94%

County Results Hearnes:      50-60%      60-70%      70-80%      80-90% Shepley:      50-60%      60-70%

Governor before election John M. Dalton Democratic Elected Governor Warren E. Hearnes Democratic

Results

1964 gubernatorial election, Missouri[1]

Party		Candidate	Votes	%	±
	Democratic	Warren E. Hearnes	1,110,651	62.06	+4.03
	Republican	Ethan A.H. Shepley	678,949	37.94	-4.03
Majority			431,702	24.12	+8.06
Turnout			1,789,600	41.43	-2.26
	Democratic hold		Swing

References

1. "MO Governor Race – Nov 03, 1964". Our Campaigns. Retrieved 2013-02-08.