1874 Missouri gubernatorial election explained

Election Name:1874 Missouri gubernatorial election
Type:presidential
Ongoing:no
Previous Election:1872 Missouri gubernatorial election
Previous Year:1872
Next Election:1876 Missouri gubernatorial election
Next Year:1876
Election Date:November 3, 1874
Nominee1:Charles Henry Hardin
Party1:Democratic Party (United States)
Popular Vote1:149,566
Percentage1:57.16%
Nominee2:William Gentry
Party2:Republican Party (United States)
Popular Vote2:112,104
Percentage2:42.84%
Map Size:270px
Governor
Before Election:Silas Woodson
Before Party:Democratic Party (United States)
After Election:Charles Henry Hardin
After Party:Democratic Party (United States)

The 1874 Missouri gubernatorial election was held on November 3, 1874, and resulted in a victory for the Democratic nominee, Charles Henry Hardin, over the Republican candidate, William Gentry.