1844 Missouri gubernatorial election

The 1844 Missouri gubernatorial election was held on August 5, 1844, Missouri Secretary of State John C. Edwards, the Democratic nominee, defeated Whig candidate Charles H. Allen.

1844 Missouri gubernatorial election

August 5, 1844

Nominee John C. Edwards Charles Allen Party Democratic Whig Popular vote 36,978 31,357 Percentage 54.11% 45.89%

County results Edwards:      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%      80–90% Allen:      50-60%      60-70%      70-80%      90-100% No Data/Vote:

Governor before election Meredith Miles Marmaduke Democratic Elected Governor John C. Edwards Democratic

General election

Candidates

• Charles H. Allen (Whig)
• John C. Edwards, Missouri Secretary of State (Democratic)

Results

1844 gubernatorial election, Missouri

Party		Candidate	Votes	%	±%
	Democratic	John C. Edwards	36,978	54.11	−3.04
	Whig	Charles H. Allen	31,357	45.89	+3.04
Majority			5,621	8.22	−6.08
Turnout			68,335	17.81
	Democratic hold		Swing