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The 1844 Missouri gubernatorial election was held on August 5, 1844, Missouri Secretary of State John C. Edwards, the Democratic nominee, defeated Whig candidate Charles H. Allen.
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | John C. Edwards | 36,978 | 54.11 | −3.04 | |
| Whig | Charles H. Allen | 31,357 | 45.89 | +3.04 | |
| Majority | 5,621 | 8.22 | −6.08 | ||
| Turnout | 68,335 | 17.81 | |||
| Democratic hold | Swing | ||||
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