Missouri gubernatorial election, 1824

Missouri gubernatorial election, 1824

August 2, 1824

Nominee Frederick Bates William Henry Ashley Party Democratic-Republican Democratic-Republican Popular vote 6,165 4,631 Percentage 57.10% 42.90%

Governor before election Alexander McNair Democratic-Republican Elected Governor Frederick Bates Democratic-Republican

The Missouri gubernatorial election of 1824 was Missouri's second gubernatorial election. In the election, which was held on August 2, 1824, Frederick Bates defeated Lt. Gov William Henry Ashley. Both candidates were members of the Democratic-Republican Party. The death of Frederick Bates in August 1825,^[1] meant that the next election for governor of Missouri would be held little more than a year after this election.^[2]

Results

1824 gubernatorial election, Missouri^[3]

Party		Candidate	Votes	%	±
	Democratic-Republican	Frederick Bates	6,165	57.10
	Democratic-Republican	William Henry Ashley	4,631	42.90
Majority			1,534	14.20	-29.82
Turnout			10,796
	Democratic-Republican hold		Swing

References

1. "SOS, Missouri – State Archives: Governors". Sos.mo.gov. Retrieved 2013-03-18.
2. "MO Governor – Special Election Race – Dec 08, 1825". Our Campaigns. 2005-03-08. Retrieved 2013-03-18.
3. "MO Governor Race – Aug 02, 1824". Our Campaigns. 2005-03-08. Retrieved 2013-03-18.