1820 Missouri gubernatorial election
August 28, 1820
 
Nominee Alexander McNair William Clark
Party Democratic-Republican Democratic-Republican
Popular vote 6,576 2,556
Percentage 72.01% 27.99%
Governor before election

William Clark
Democratic-Republican

 Elected Governor

Alexander McNair
Democratic-Republican

The 1820 Missouri gubernatorial election was Missouri's first gubernatorial election due to it becoming a state. In the election, which was held on August 28, 1820, territorial governor William Clark was defeated by Alexander McNair.[1]

References

  1. ↑ "Our Campaigns - MO Governor Race - Aug 28, 1820".


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