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1872 Missouri gubernatorial election

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1872 Missouri gubernatorial election
← 1870 November 5, 1872 1874 →
 
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

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.

Results

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1872 gubernatorial election, Missouri[1]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Democratic Silas Woodson 156,767 56.26 +56.26
Republican John B. Henderson 121,889 43.74 +6.01
Majority 34,878 12.52 −12.02
Turnout 278,656 16.19
Democratic gain from Liberal Republican Swing

References

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  1. ^ "Our Campaigns - MO Governor Race - Nov 05, 1872".