1848 Missouri gubernatorial election
The 1848 Missouri gubernatorial election was held on August 7, 1848, the Democratic nominee, Austin Augustus King, defeated Whig candidate James S. Rollins.
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Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
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| Democratic | Austin Augustus King | 48,921 | 59.02 | +4.91 | |
| Whig | James S. Rollins | 33,968 | 40.98 | -4.91 | |
| Majority | 14,953 | 18.04 | +9.82 | ||
| Turnout | 82,889 | 21.60 | |||
| Democratic hold | Swing | ||||
References
- "MO Governor Race – Aug 07, 1848". Our Campaigns. March 8, 2005. Retrieved March 22, 2013.
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