1924 Missouri Secretary of State election
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The 1924 Missouri Secretary of State election was held on November 4, 1924, in order to elect the secretary of state of Missouri. Republican nominee and incumbent secretary of state Charles Becker defeated Democratic nominee Kate S. Morrow, Socialist nominee David S. Landis and Socialist Labor nominee Karl Oberheu.
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November 4, 1924
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General election
On election day, November 4, 1924, Republican nominee Charles Becker won re-election by a margin of 57,246 votes against his foremost opponent Democratic nominee Kate S. Morrow, thereby retaining Republican control over the office of secretary of state. Becker was sworn in for his second term on January 12, 1925.[1]
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Charles Becker (incumbent) | 661,048 | 51.35 | |
| Democratic | Kate S. Morrow | 603,802 | 46.90 | |
| Socialist | David S. Landis | 21,878 | 1.70 | |
| Socialist Labor | Karl Oberheu | 591 | 0.05 | |
| Total votes | 1,287,319 | 100.00 | ||
| Republican hold | ||||