1964 Missouri gubernatorial election

For related races, see 1964 United States gubernatorial elections.

1964 Missouri gubernatorial election

November 3, 1964

Nominee Warren E. Hearnes Ethan A.H. Shepley Party Democratic Republican Popular vote 1,110,651 678,949 Percentage 62.1% 37.9%

County results Hearnes:      50-60%      60-70%      70-80%      80-90% Shepley:      50-60%      60-70%

Governor before election John M. Dalton Democratic Elected Governor Warren E. Hearnes Democratic

The 1964 Missouri gubernatorial election was held on November 3, 1964, and resulted in a victory for the Democratic nominee, Missouri Secretary of State Warren E. Hearnes, over the Republican candidate, Ethan A.H. Shepley.

Results

1964 gubernatorial election, Missouri

Party		Candidate	Votes	%	±%
	Democratic	Warren E. Hearnes	1,110,651	62.06	+4.03
	Republican	Ethan A.H. Shepley	678,949	37.94	−4.03
Majority			431,702	24.12	+8.06
Turnout			1,789,600	41.43	−2.26
	Democratic hold		Swing