1840 Missouri gubernatorial election
The 1840 Missouri gubernatorial election was held on August 3, 1840.
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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.
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
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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
- "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.
- "MO Governor Race – Aug 03, 1840". Our Campaigns. March 8, 2005. Retrieved March 22, 2013.
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