1825 Missouri gubernatorial special election

1825 Missouri gubernatorial special election

December 8, 1825

Nominee John Miller William Carr David Todd Party Democratic National Republican National Republican Popular vote 2,793 1,610 1,291 Percentage 48.38% 27.89% 22.36%

County results Miller:      40–50%     50–60%      60–70%      70–80%      >90% Carr:      40–50%      50–60%      70–80%      80–90% Todd:      40–50%      50–60%      60–70%      No Votes

Governor before election Abraham J. Williams Democratic-Republican Elected Governor John Miller Democratic

The 1825 Missouri gubernatorial special election was held on December 8, 1825, to determine who would fill the remainder of the term of Frederick Bates who had died on August 4, 1825. Governor Abraham J. Williams (who succeeded Bates) did not stand for election and John Miller was elected over William Carr, David Todd, and Missouri Attorney General Rufus Easton.

Results

1825 gubernatorial special election, Missouri

Party		Candidate	Votes	%	±%
	Democratic	John Miller	2,793	48.38	+48.38
	National Republican	William Carr	1,610	27.89
	National Republican	David Todd	1,291	22.36
	Democratic-Republican	Rufus Easton	79	1.37
Majority			1,183	20.49	+6.09
Turnout			5,773
	Democratic gain from Democratic-Republican		Swing