1848 Missouri gubernatorial election
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The 1848 Missouri gubernatorial election was held on August 7, 1848, the Democratic nominee, Austin Augustus King, defeated Whig candidate James S. Rollins.
August 7, 1848
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 County results King: 50â60% 60â70% 70â80% 80â90% 90â100% Rollins: 50â60% 60â70% No Data/Vote: | |||||||||||||||||
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General election
Candidates
- Austin Augustus King, judge of the Missouri Fifth Circuit Court and former State Representative (Democratic)
- James S. Rollins, State Senator from Boone County (Whig)
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Austin Augustus King | 48,921 | 59.02 | +4.91 | |
| Whig | James S. Rollins | 33,968 | 40.98 | â4.91 | |
| Majority | 14,953 | 18.04 | +9.82 | ||
| Turnout | 82,889 | 21.60 | |||
| Democratic hold | Swing | ||||
