1888 Missouri gubernatorial election explained

Election Name:1888 Missouri gubernatorial election
Type:presidential
Ongoing:no
Previous Election:1884 Missouri gubernatorial election
Previous Year:1884
Next Election:1892 Missouri gubernatorial election
Next Year:1892
Election Date:November 6, 1888
Nominee1:David R. Francis
Party1:Democratic Party (United States)
Popular Vote1:255,764
Percentage1:49.36%
Nominee2:Elbert Kimball
Party2:Republican Party (United States)
Popular Vote2:242,531
Percentage2:46.81%
Map Size:270px
Governor
Before Election:Albert P. Morehouse
Before Party:Democratic Party (United States)
After Election:David R. Francis
After Party:Democratic Party (United States)

The 1888 Missouri gubernatorial election was held on November 6, 1888 and resulted in a victory for the Democratic nominee, Mayor of St. Louis David R. Francis, over the Republican candidate Elbert E. Kimball, Union Labor candidate Ahira Manring, and Prohibition candidate Frank M. Lowe.