1874 Missouri gubernatorial election

The 1874 Missouri gubernatorial election was held on November 3, 1874, and resulted in a victory for the Democratic nominee, Charles Henry Hardin, over the Republican candidate, William Gentry.

1874 Missouri gubernatorial election

November 3, 1874

Nominee Charles Henry Hardin William Gentry Party Democratic Republican Popular vote 149,566 112,104 Percentage 57.16% 42.84%

County results Hardin:      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%      80–90%      90–100% Gentry:      50-60%      60-70%      70-80%      80-90%      90-100%

Governor before election Silas Woodson Democratic Elected Governor Charles Henry Hardin Democratic

Results

1874 gubernatorial election, Missouri

Party		Candidate	Votes	%	±%
	Democratic	Charles Henry Hardin	149,566	57.16	+0.90
	Republican	William Gentry	121,889	42.84	−0.90
Majority			37,462	14.32	+1.80
Turnout			261,670	15.20
	Democratic hold		Swing