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 County results Bates: 50–60% 60–70% 70–80% 80–90% 90–100% Ashley: 50–60% 70–80% 90–100% No Data/Vote: | |||||||||||||||||
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The1824 Missouri gubernatorial election was held on August 2, 1824,Frederick Bates defeatedLt. GovWilliam Henry Ashley. Both candidates were members of theDemocratic-Republican Party. The death of Frederick Bates in August 1825,[1] meant that the next election forgovernor of Missouri would be held little more than a year after this election.[2]
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic-Republican | Frederick Bates | 6,165 | 57.10 | ||
| Democratic-Republican | William Henry Ashley | 4,631 | 42.90 | ||
| Majority | 1,534 | 14.20 | −29.82 | ||
| Turnout | 10,796 | ||||
| Democratic-Republicanhold | Swing | ||||
