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1840 Missouri lieutenant gubernatorial election

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1840 Missouri lieutenant gubernatorial election

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Nominee Meredith Marmaduke
Party Democratic
Popular vote Unknown
Percentage 100.00%

Lieutenant Governor before election

Franklin Cannon
Democratic

Elected Lieutenant Governor

Meredith Marmaduke
Democratic

The 1840 Missouri lieutenant gubernatorial election was held on 3 August 1840 in order to elect the Lieutenant Governor of Missouri. Democratic nominee Meredith Marmaduke won the election as he ran unopposed. The exact results of the election are unknown.

General election

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On election day, 3 August 1840, Democratic nominee Meredith Marmaduke won the election as he ran unopposed, thereby retaining Democratic control over the office of lieutenant governor. Marmaduke was sworn in as the 6th Lieutenant Governor of Missouri on 16 November 1840.[1]

Results

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Missouri lieutenant gubernatorial election, 1840
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Meredith Marmaduke Unknown 100.00
Total votes Unknown 100.00
Democratic hold

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "MO Lt. Governor". ourcampaigns.com. 24 November 2007. Retrieved 21 October 2024.