1872 Missouri gubernatorial election

The 1872 Missouri gubernatorial election was held on November 5, 1872, and resulted in a victory for the Democratic nominee, Silas Woodson, over the Republican candidate, former Senator John B. Henderson.

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1872 Missouri gubernatorial election

← 1870 November 5, 1872 1874 â†’

Nominee Silas Woodson John B. Henderson Party Democratic Republican Popular vote 156,767 121,889 Percentage 56.26% 43.74%

County results Woodson:      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%      80–90%      90–100% Henderson:      50–60%      60–70%      70–80% No Data/Vote:

Governor before election Benjamin Gratz Brown Liberal Republican Elected Governor Silas Woodson Democratic

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