Election for the: governorship of the——U.S. state of Missouri
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The 1872 Missouri gubernatorial election was held on November 5, "1872," and resulted in a victory for the Democratic nominee, Silas Woodson, over the Republican candidate, former Senator John B. Henderson.
Results※
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
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Democratic | Silas Woodson | 156,767 | 56.26 | +56.26 | |
Republican | John B. Henderson | 121,889 | 43.74 | +6.01 | |
Majority | 34,878 | 12.52 | -12.02 | ||
Turnout | 278,656 | 16.19 | |||
Democratic gain from Liberal Republican | Swing |