1840 Missouri gubernatorial election
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The 1840 Missouri gubernatorial election was held on August 3, 1840. In the election, Democrat Thomas Reynolds defeated Whig candidate John Bullock Clark.
August 3, 1840
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 County results Reynolds: 50â60% 60â70% 70â80% 80â90% 90â100% Clark: 50â60% 60â70% No Data/Vote: | |||||||||||||||||
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General election
Candidates
- John Bullock Clark, major general in the Missouri militia during the Mormon War (Whig)
- Thomas Reynolds, judge for the Second Judicial District (Democratic)
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Thomas Reynolds | 29,625 | 57.15 | +4.85 | |
| Whig | John Bullock Clark | 22,212 | 42.85 | +42.85 | |
| Majority | 7,413 | 14.30 | +9.70 | ||
| Turnout | 51,837 | 13.51 | |||
| Democratic hold | Swing | ||||
Aftermath
Thomas Reynolds would not live for the full length of this term, committing suicide on February 9, 1844,[2] and being replaced by Lt. Governor Meredith Miles Marmaduke.