1870 Missouri lieutenant gubernatorial election

The 1870 Missouri lieutenant gubernatorial election was held on 8 November 1870 in order to elect the lieutenant governor of Missouri. Liberal Republican nominee and former member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Missouri's 4th district Joseph J. Gravely won the election as he ran unopposed. The exact results of this election are unknown.

1870 Missouri lieutenant gubernatorial election

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Nominee Joseph J. Gravely
Party Liberal Republican
Popular vote Unknown
Percentage 100.00%

Lieutenant Governor before election

Edwin O. Stanard
Republican

Elected Lieutenant Governor

Joseph J. Gravely
Liberal Republican

General election

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On election day, 8 November 1870, Liberal Republican nominee Joseph J. Gravely won the election as he ran unopposed, thereby gaining Liberal Republican control over the office of lieutenant governor. Gravely was sworn in as the 15th lieutenant governor of Missouri on 9 January 1871.[1]

Results

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Missouri lieutenant gubernatorial election, 1870
Party Candidate Votes %
Liberal Republican Joseph J. Gravely Unknown 100.00
Total votes Unknown 100.00
Liberal Republican gain from Republican

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "MO Lt. Governor". ourcampaigns.com. 19 December 2007. Retrieved 22 October 2024.