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The 1848 Missouri gubernatorial election was held on August 7, 1848, the Democratic nominee, Austin Augustus King, defeated Whig candidate James S. Rollins.
General election
Candidates
- Austin Augustus King, judge of the Missouri Fifth Circuit Court and former State Representative (Democratic)
- James S. Rollins, State Senator from Boone County (Whig)
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Austin Augustus King | 48,921 | 59.02 | +4.91 | |
| Whig | James S. Rollins | 33,968 | 40.98 | −4.91 | |
| Majority | 14,953 | 18.04 | +9.82 | ||
| Turnout | 82,889 | 21.60 | |||
| Democratic hold | Swing | ||||
References
- ^ "MO Governor Race – Aug 07, 1848". Our Campaigns. March 8, 2005. Retrieved March 22, 2013.