1876 Missouri State Auditor election
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The 1876 Missouri State Auditor election was held on November 7, 1876, in order to elect the state auditor of Missouri. Democratic nominee and incumbent state auditor Thomas Holloday defeated Republican nominee and former lieutenant governor George Smith.
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November 7, 1876
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General election
On election day, November 7, 1876, Democratic nominee Thomas Holloday won re-election by a margin of 57,102 votes against his opponent Republican nominee George Smith, thereby retaining Democratic control over the office of state auditor. Holloday was sworn in for his second term on January 8, 1877.[1]
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Thomas Holloday (incumbent) | 202,875 | 58.19 | |
| Republican | George Smith | 145,773 | 41.81 | |
| Total votes | 348,648 | 100.00 | ||
| Democratic hold | ||||