1844 Missouri gubernatorial election

The 1844 Missouri gubernatorial election was held on August 5, 1844, Missouri Secretary of State John C. Edwards, the Democratic nominee, defeated Whig candidate Charles H. Allen.

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1844 Missouri gubernatorial election

← 1840 August 5, 1844 1848 â†’

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

County results Edwards:      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%      80–90% Allen:      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%      90–100% No Data/Vote:

Governor before election Meredith Miles Marmaduke Democratic Elected Governor John C. Edwards Democratic

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