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The 1824 Missouri gubernatorial election was held on August 2, 1824, Frederick Bates defeated Lt. Gov William Henry Ashley. Both candidates were members of the Democratic-Republican Party. The death of Frederick Bates in August 1825, meant that the next election for governor of Missouri would be held little more than a year after this election.
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic-Republican | Frederick Bates | 6,165 | 57.10 | ||
| Democratic-Republican | William Henry Ashley | 4,631 | 42.90 | ||
| Majority | 1,534 | 14.20 | −29.82 | ||
| Turnout | 10,796 | ||||
| Democratic-Republican hold | Swing | ||||
References
- "SOS, Missouri – State Archives: Governors". Sos.mo.gov. Retrieved March 18, 2013.
- "MO Governor – Special Election Race – Dec 08, 1825". Our Campaigns. March 8, 2005. Retrieved March 18, 2013.
- "MO Governor Race – Aug 02, 1824". Our Campaigns. March 8, 2005. Retrieved March 18, 2013.