1876 Missouri lieutenant gubernatorial election
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1876 Missouri lieutenant gubernatorial election
| Nominee | Henry Clay Brockmeyer | Charles C. Allen |
|---|---|---|
| Party | Democratic | Republican |
| Popular vote | 202,109 | 145,958 |
| Percentage | 58.07% | 41.93% |
Lieutenant Governor before election
Elected Lieutenant Governor
Elected Lieutenant Governor
The 1876 Missouri lieutenant gubernatorial election was held on 7 November 1876 in order to elect the lieutenant governor of Missouri. Democratic nominee Henry Clay Brockmeyer defeated Republican nominee Charles C. Allen.
General election
[edit ]On election day, 7 November 1876, Democratic nominee Henry Clay Brockmeyer won the election by a margin of 56,151 votes against his opponent Republican nominee Charles C. Allen, thereby retaining Democratic control over the office of lieutenant governor. Brockmeyer was sworn in as the 18th lieutenant governor of Missouri on 8 January 1877.[1]
Results
[edit ]| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Henry Clay Brockmeyer | 202,109 | 58.07 | |
| Republican | Charles C. Allen | 145,958 | 41.93 | |
| Total votes | 348,067 | 100.00 | ||
| Democratic hold | ||||
See also
[edit ]References
[edit ]- ^ "MO Lt. Governor". ourcampaigns.com. December 18, 2007. Retrieved October 22, 2024.