1840 Missouri gubernatorial election
August 3, 1840
 
Nominee Thomas Reynolds John Bullock Clark
Party Democratic Whig
Popular vote 29,625 22,212
Percentage 57.15% 42.85%
Governor before election

Lilburn Boggs
Democratic

 Elected Governor

Thomas Reynolds
Democratic

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.

1840 gubernatorial election, Missouri[2]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
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

  1. ↑ "Mental Health – Governor's Suicide Calls Attention to Mental Illness". Dmh.mo.gov. Archived from the original on December 16, 2013. Retrieved March 22, 2013.
  2. ↑ "MO Governor Race – Aug 03, 1840". Our Campaigns. March 8, 2005. Retrieved March 22, 2013.
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