1868 Missouri gubernatorial election

1868 Missouri gubernatorial election
	November 3, 1868
	County results ; McClurg: 50–60% 60–70% 70–80% 80–90% 90–100%; Phelps: 50–60% 60–70% 70–80% 80–90% 90–100%; Tie: 50%; No Data/Vote:
Governor before election; Thomas Clement Fletcher; Republican	Elected Governor ; Joseph W. McClurg; Republican

The 1868 Missouri gubernatorial election was held on November 3, 1868, and resulted in a victory for the Republican nominee, Congressman Joseph W. McClurg, over Democratic nominee former Congressman John S. Phelps.

This was the first election a governor was elected to a 2-year term, instead of 4 years. Missouri would return to electing its governors to 4-year terms in 1880.

Results

1868 gubernatorial election, Missouri^[1]
Party		Candidate	Votes	%	±%
	Republican	Joseph W. McClurg	82,090	56.67	−13.65
	Democratic	John S. Phelps	62,778	43.33	+13.65
Majority			19,312	13.34	−27.30
Turnout			144,868	12.26
	Republican hold		Swing

References

^ "Our Campaigns - MO Governor Race - Nov 03, 1868".

[1] "Our Campaigns - MO Governor Race - Nov 03, 1868".

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