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Election for the governorship of the U.S. state of Missouri
1948 Missouri gubernatorial election|
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County results Smith: 40–50% 50–60% 60–70% 70–80% 80–90% Thompson: 50-60% 60-70% 70-80% |
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The 1948 Missouri gubernatorial election was held on November 2, 1948 and resulted in a victory for the
Democratic nominee,
State Auditor
Forrest Smith, over the
Republican nominee Murray Thompson, and candidates representing the
Progressive,
Socialist and
Socialist Labor parties. Smith defeated
Roy McKittrick for the nomination, while Thompson defeated
Manvel H. Davis.
Results
References