1964 Missouri gubernatorial election explained

Election Name:1964 Missouri gubernatorial election
Country:Missouri
Type:presidential
Ongoing:no
Previous Election:1960 Missouri gubernatorial election
Previous Year:1960
Next Election:1968 Missouri gubernatorial election
Next Year:1968
Election Date:November 3, 1964
Nominee1:Warren E. Hearnes
Party1:Democratic Party (United States)
Popular Vote1:1,110,651
Percentage1:62.1%
Nominee2:Ethan A.H. Shepley
Party2:Republican Party (United States)
Popular Vote2:678,949
Percentage2:37.9%
Map Size:270px
Governor
Before Election:John M. Dalton
Before Party:Democratic Party (United States)
After Election:Warren E. Hearnes
After Party:Democratic Party (United States)

The 1964 Missouri gubernatorial election was held on November 3, 1964, and resulted in a victory for the Democratic nominee, Missouri Secretary of State Warren E. Hearnes, over the Republican candidate, Ethan A.H. Shepley.