1852 Missouri gubernatorial election

The Missouri gubernatorial election of 1852 was Missouri's tenth gubernatorial election. In the election, which was held on August 2, 1852, the Democratic nominee, Sterling Price, defeated Whig candidate James Winston.

1852 Missouri gubernatorial election
August 2, 1852
 
Nominee Sterling Price James Winston
Party Democratic Whig
Popular vote 46,494 32,686
Percentage 58.72% 41.28%
Governor before election

Austin Augustus King
Democratic

 Elected Governor

Sterling Price
Democratic

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Results
1852 gubernatorial election, Missouri[1]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Democratic Sterling Price 46,494 58.72 -0.30
Whig James Winston 32,686 41.28 +0.30
Majority 13,808 17.44 -0.60
Turnout 79,180 11.61
Democratic hold Swing

References
  1. "MO Governor Race – Aug 02, 1852". Our Campaigns. 2005-03-08. Retrieved 2013-03-22.
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