1852 Missouri gubernatorial election

The 1852 Missouri gubernatorial election was held on August 2, 1852, the Democratic nominee, Sterling Price, defeated Whig candidate James Winston.

1852 Missouri gubernatorial election
← 1848 August 2, 1852 1856 →
 
Nominee Sterling Price James Winston
Party Democratic Whig
Popular vote 46,494 32,686
Percentage 58.72% 41.28%

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

Governor before election

Austin Augustus King
Democratic

Elected Governor

Sterling Price
Democratic

General election

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Candidates

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Results

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1852 gubernatorial election, Missouri[1]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Democratic Sterling Price 46,494 58.72 −0.30
Whig James Winston 32,686 41.28 +0.30
Majority 13,808 17.44 −0.60
Turnout 79,180 11.61
Democratic hold Swing

References

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  1. ^ Dubin, Michael J. (2003). United States Gubernatorial Elections, 1776-1860: The Official Results by State and County. Jefferson: McFarland & Company. pp. 140–141. ISBN 9780786414390.