1840 Missouri gubernatorial election
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The 1840 Missouri gubernatorial election was held on August 3, 1840.
Election Results
In the election, Democrat Thomas Reynolds defeated Whig candidate John Bullock Clark. Thomas Reynolds would not live for the full length of this term, committing suicide on February 9, 1844,[1] and being replaced by Lt. Governor Meredith Miles Marmaduke.
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
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| Democratic | Thomas Reynolds | 29,625 | 57.15 | +4.85 | |
| Whig | John Bullock Clark | 22,212 | 42.85 | +42.85 | |
| Majority | 7,413 | 14.30 | +9.70 | ||
| Turnout | 51,837 | 13.51 | |||
| Democratic hold | Swing | ||||
References
- ^ "Mental Health – Governor's Suicide Calls Attention to Mental Illness". Dmh.mo.gov. Archived from the original on 2013-12-16. Retrieved 2013-03-22.
- ^ "MO Governor Race – Aug 03, 1840". Our Campaigns. 2005-03-08. Retrieved 2013-03-22.