1872 Missouri gubernatorial election
November 5, 1872
 
Nominee Silas Woodson John B. Henderson
Party Democratic Republican
Popular vote 156,767 121,889
Percentage 56.26% 43.74%
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

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

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