1868 Missouri gubernatorial election

The 1868 Missouri gubernatorial election was held on November 3, 1868, and resulted in a victory for the Republican nominee, Congressman Joseph W. McClurg, over Democratic nominee former Congressman John S. Phelps.

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1868 Missouri gubernatorial election

← 1864 November 3, 1868 1870 â†’

Nominee Joseph W. McClurg John S. Phelps Party Republican Democratic Popular vote 82,090 62,778 Percentage 56.67% 43.33%

County results McClurg:      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%      80–90%      90–100% Phelps:      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%      80–90%      90–100% Tie:      50% No Data/Vote:

Governor before election Thomas Clement Fletcher Republican Elected Governor Joseph W. McClurg Republican

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This was the first election a governor was elected to a 2-year term, instead of 4 years. Missouri would return to electing its governors to 4-year terms in 1880.