1880 Missouri gubernatorial election

The 1880 Missouri gubernatorial election was held on November 2, 1880 and resulted in a victory for the Democratic nominee, former Congressman Thomas Theodore Crittenden, over the Republican candidate, former Congressman David Patterson Dyer, and Greenback nominee Luman A. Brown.

1880 Missouri gubernatorial election
← 1876 November 2, 1880 1884 →
 
Nominee Thomas Theodore Crittenden David Patterson Dyer Luman Brown
Party Democratic Republican Greenback
Popular vote 207,670 153,636 36,340
Percentage 52.23% 38.64% 9.14%

County results
Crittenden:      40–50%      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%      80–90%
Dyer:      30–40%      40–50%      50-60%      60-70%      70-80%
Brown:      30–40%      40–50%

Governor before election

John S. Phelps
Democratic

Elected Governor

Thomas Theodore Crittenden
Democratic

Missouri returned to electing its governor to a 4-year term, instead of a 2-year term.

Results

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1880 gubernatorial election, Missouri[1]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Democratic Thomas Theodore Crittenden 207,670 52.23 −4.76
Republican David Patterson Dyer 153,636 38.64 −3.53
Greenback Luman A. Brown 36,340 9.14 +8.29
Majority 54,034 13.59 −1.23
Turnout 397,646 18.34
Democratic hold Swing

References

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  1. ^ "Our Campaigns - MO Governor Race - Nov 02, 1880".