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The1870 Missouri lieutenant gubernatorial election was held on 8 November 1870 in order to elect thelieutenant governor of Missouri.Liberal Republican nominee and former member of theU.S. House of Representatives fromMissouri's 4th districtJoseph J. Gravely won the election as he ran unopposed. The exact results of this election are unknown.
On election day, 8 November 1870,Liberal Republican nomineeJoseph J. Gravely won the election as he ran unopposed, thereby gaining Liberal Republican control over the office of lieutenant governor. Gravely was sworn in as the 15thlieutenant governor of Missouri on 9 January 1871.[1]
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liberal Republican | Joseph J. Gravely | Unknown | 100.00 | |
| Total votes | Unknown | 100.00 | ||
| Liberal Republicangain fromRepublican | ||||