1868_Missouri_gubernatorial_election

1868 Missouri gubernatorial election

1868 Missouri gubernatorial election

Election for the governorship of the U.S. state of Missouri

The 1868 Missouri gubernatorial election was held on November 3, 1868, and resulted in a victory for the Republican nominee, Congressman Joseph W. McClurg, over Democratic nominee former Congressman John S. Phelps.

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This was the first election a governor was elected to a 2-year term, instead of 4 years. Missouri would return to electing its governors to 4-year terms in 1880.

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References

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    "Our Campaigns - MO Governor Race - Nov 03, 1868".
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