1874 Missouri gubernatorial election

1874 Missouri gubernatorial election

November 3, 1874

Nominee Charles Henry Hardin William Gentry Party Democratic Republican Popular vote 149,566 112,104 Percentage 57.16% 42.84%

County results Hardin:      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%      80–90%      90–100% Gentry:      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%      80–90%      90–100%

Governor before election Silas Woodson Democratic Elected Governor Charles Henry Hardin Democratic

The 1874 Missouri gubernatorial election was held on November 3, 1874, and resulted in a victory for the Democratic nominee, Charles Henry Hardin, over the Republican candidate, William Gentry.

Results

1874 gubernatorial election, Missouri

Party		Candidate	Votes	%	±%
	Democratic	Charles Henry Hardin	149,566	57.16	+0.90
	Republican	William Gentry	121,889	42.84	−0.90
Majority			37,462	14.32	+1.80
Turnout			261,670	15.20
	Democratic hold		Swing