1964 Missouri gubernatorial election

The Missouri gubernatorial election of 1964 was Missouri's 41st gubernatorial election. The 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.

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 62.06% 37.94%

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

Results

1964 gubernatorial election, Missouri[1]
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

References

  1. "MO Governor Race – Nov 03, 1964". Our Campaigns. Retrieved 2013-02-08.
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