1824 Missouri gubernatorial election explained

Election Name:1824 Missouri gubernatorial election
Type:presidential
Ongoing:no
Previous Election:1820 Missouri gubernatorial election
Previous Year:1820
Next Election:1825 Missouri gubernatorial special election
Next Year:1825(special)
Election Date:August 2, 1824
Image1:Frederick Bates.jpg
Nominee1:Frederick Bates
Party1:Democratic-Republican Party
Popular Vote1:6,165
Percentage1:57.10%
Nominee2:William Henry Ashley
Party2:Democratic-Republican Party
Colour2:CC0000
Popular Vote2:4,631
Percentage2:42.90%
Governor
Before Election:Alexander McNair
Before Party:Democratic-Republican Party
After Election:Frederick Bates
After Party:Democratic-Republican Party

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,[1] meant that the next election for governor of Missouri would be held little more than a year after this election.[2]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: SOS, Missouri – State Archives: Governors . Sos.mo.gov . 2013-03-18.
  2. Web site: MO Governor – Special Election Race – Dec 08, 1825 . Our Campaigns . 2005-03-08 . 2013-03-18.