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 County results Woodson: 50–60% 60–70% 70–80% 80–90% 90–100% Henderson: 50–60% 60–70% 70–80% No Data/Vote: | |||||||||||||||||
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The1872 Missouri gubernatorial election was held on November 5, 1872, and resulted in a victory for theDemocratic nominee,Silas Woodson, over theRepublican candidate, formerSenatorJohn B. Henderson.
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Silas Woodson | 156,767 | 56.26 | +56.26 | |
| Republican | John B. Henderson | 121,889 | 43.74 | +6.01 | |
| Majority | 34,878 | 12.52 | −12.02 | ||
| Turnout | 278,656 | 16.19 | |||
| Democraticgain fromLiberal Republican | Swing | ||||
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