Overview
The 1978 Missouri State Auditor election was held on November 7, 1978, in order to elect the state auditor of Missouri. Republican nominee James Antonio defeated Democratic nominee and former governor of Missouri Warren E. Hearnes.
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The 1978 Missouri State Auditor election was held on November 7, 1978, in order to elect the state auditor of Missouri. Republican nominee James Antonio defeated Democratic nominee and former governor of Missouri Warren E. Hearnes.[1]
General election
On election day, November 7, 1978, Republican nominee James Antonio won the election by a margin of 56,549 votes against his opponent Democratic nominee Warren E. Hearnes, thereby gaining Republican control over the office of state auditor. Antonio was sworn in as the 32nd state auditor of Missouri on January 8, 1979.[2]
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Republican | James Antonio | 801,445 | 51.83 | |
| Democratic | Warren E. Hearnes | 744,896 | 48.17 | |
| Total votes | 1,546,341 | 100.00 | ||
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References
- ↑ "1978 State Auditor General Election Results - Missouri". uselectionatlas.org. April 24, 2007. Retrieved 2024-11-06.
- ↑ "MO Auditor". ourcampaigns.com. April 8, 2009. Retrieved 2024-11-06.