1888 Missouri gubernatorial election

For related races, see 1888 United States gubernatorial elections.

1888 Missouri gubernatorial election

November 6, 1888

Nominee David R. Francis Elbert Kimball Party Democratic Republican Popular vote 255,764 242,531 Percentage 49.36% 46.81%

County results Francis:      40–50%      50–60%      60–70%      70–80% Kimball:      40–50%      50-60%      60-70%      70-80% Tie:      40–50%

Governor before election Albert P. Morehouse Democratic Elected Governor David R. Francis Democratic

The 1888 Missouri gubernatorial election was held on November 6, 1888 and resulted in a victory for the Democratic nominee, Mayor of St. Louis David R. Francis, over the Republican candidate Elbert E. Kimball, Union Labor candidate Ahira Manring, and Prohibition candidate Frank M. Lowe.

Results

1888 gubernatorial election, Missouri

Party		Candidate	Votes	%	±%
	Democratic	David R. Francis	255,764	49.36	−0.69
	Republican	Elbert E. Kimball	242,531	46.81	−0.74
	Union Labor Party	Ahira Manring	15,438	2.98	+2.98
	Prohibition	Frank M. Lowe	4,389	0.85	+0.85
Majority			13,233	2.55	+0.05
Turnout			518,122	23.89
	Democratic hold		Swing