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The 1874 Missouri lieutenant gubernatorial election was held on 3 November 1874 in order to elect the lieutenant governor of Missouri. Democratic nominee Norman Jay Colman defeated People's nominee Samuel W. Headlee.
General election
On election day, 3 November 1874, Democratic nominee Norman Jay Colman won the election by a margin of 37,676 votes against his opponent People's nominee Samuel W. Headlee, thereby gaining Democratic control over the office of lieutenant governor. Colman was sworn in as the 17th lieutenant governor of Missouri on 12 January 1875.[1]
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Norman Jay Colman | 149,090 | 57.23 | |
| Populist | Samuel W. Headlee | 111,414 | 42.77 | |
| Total votes | 260,504 | 100.00 | ||
| Democratic gain from Liberal Republican | ||||
See also
References
- ^ "MO Lt. Governor". ourcampaigns.com. December 17, 2007. Retrieved October 22, 2024.
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