1880 Missouri gubernatorial election

The 1880 Missouri gubernatorial election was held on November 2, 1880 and resulted in a victory for the Democratic nominee, former Congressman Thomas Theodore Crittenden, over the Republican candidate, former Congressman David Patterson Dyer, and Greenback nominee Luman A. Brown.

1880 Missouri gubernatorial election

November 2, 1880

Nominee Thomas Theodore Crittenden David Patterson Dyer Luman Brown Party Democratic Republican Greenback Popular vote 207,670 153,636 36,340 Percentage 52.23% 38.64% 9.14%

County results Crittenden:      40–50%      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%      80–90% Dyer:      30–40%      40–50%      50-60%      60-70%      70-80% Brown:      30–40%      40–50%

Governor before election John S. Phelps Democratic Elected Governor Thomas Theodore Crittenden Democratic

Missouri returned to electing its governor to a 4-year term, instead of a 2-year term.

Results

1880 gubernatorial election, Missouri

Party		Candidate	Votes	%	±%
	Democratic	Thomas Theodore Crittenden	207,670	52.23	−4.76
	Republican	David Patterson Dyer	153,636	38.64	−3.53
	Greenback	Luman A. Brown	36,340	9.14	+8.29
Majority			54,034	13.59	−1.23
Turnout			397,646	18.34
	Democratic hold		Swing