1868 Missouri lieutenant gubernatorial election
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The 1868 Missouri lieutenant gubernatorial election was held on November 3, 1868, in order to elect the lieutenant governor of Missouri. Republican nominee Edwin O. Stanard defeated Democratic nominee and former member of the Missouri House of Representatives Norman Jay Colman. The exact results of this election are unknown.
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November 3, 1868
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General election
On election day, November 3, 1868, Republican nominee Edwin O. Stanard won the election against his opponent Democratic nominee Norman Jay Colman, thereby retaining Republican control over the office of lieutenant governor. Stanard was sworn in as the 14th lieutenant governor of Missouri on January 12, 1869.[1]
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Edwin O. Stanard | Unknown | Unknown | |
| Democratic | Norman Jay Colman | Unknown | Unknown | |
| Total votes | Unknown | 100.00 | ||
| Republican hold | ||||