1888 Missouri gubernatorial election

The 1888 Missouri gubernatorial election was held on November 6, 1888, and resulted in a victory for the Democratic nominee, Mayor of St. Louis David R. Francis, over the Republican candidate Elbert E. Kimball, Union Labor candidate Ahira Manring, and Prohibition candidate Frank M. Lowe.

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1888 Missouri gubernatorial election

← 1884 November 6, 1888 1892 â†’

Nominee David R. Francis Elbert Kimball Party Democratic Republican Popular vote 255,764 242,531 Percentage 49.36% 46.81%

County results Francis:      40–50%      50–60%      60–70%      70–80% Kimball:      40–50%      50–60%      60–70%      70–80% Tie:      40–50%

Governor before election Albert P. Morehouse Democratic Elected Governor David R. Francis Democratic

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