1868 Missouri gubernatorial election

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.

1868 Missouri gubernatorial election

November 3, 1868

Nominee Joseph W. McClurg John S. Phelps Party Republican Democratic Popular vote 82,090 62,778 Percentage 56.67% 43.33%

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

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

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