1848 Missouri gubernatorial election

The 1848 Missouri gubernatorial election was held on August 7, 1848, the Democratic nominee, Austin Augustus King, defeated Whig candidate James S. Rollins.

1848 Missouri gubernatorial election

August 7, 1848

Nominee Austin Augustus King James S. Rollins Party Democratic Whig Popular vote 48,921 33,968 Percentage 59.02% 40.98%

County results King:      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%      80–90%      90–100% Rollins:      50-60%      60-70% No Data/Vote:

Governor before election John Cummins Edwards Democratic Elected Governor Austin Augustus King Democratic

General election

Candidates

• Austin Augustus King, judge of the Missouri Fifth Circuit Court and former State Representative (Democratic)
• James S. Rollins, State Senator from Boone County (Whig)

Results

1848 gubernatorial election, Missouri

Party		Candidate	Votes	%	±%
	Democratic	Austin Augustus King	48,921	59.02	+4.91
	Whig	James S. Rollins	33,968	40.98	−4.91
Majority			14,953	18.04	+9.82
Turnout			82,889	21.60
	Democratic hold		Swing