1962 Missouri State Auditor election|
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| |
 |
 |
| Nominee |
Haskell Holman |
Joseph M. Badgett |
|
| Party |
Democratic |
Republican |
| Popular vote |
680,805 |
512,768 |
| Percentage |
57.04% |
42.96% |
|
State Auditor before election
Haskell Holman
Democratic |
Elected State Auditor
Haskell Holman
Democratic |
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The 1962 Missouri State Auditor election was held on November 6, 1962, in order to elect the state auditor of Missouri. Democratic nominee and incumbent state auditor Haskell Holman defeated Republican nominee Joseph M. Badgett.
General election
On election day, November 6, 1962, Democratic nominee Haskell Holman won re-election by a margin of 168,037 votes against his opponent Republican nominee Joseph M. Badgett, thereby retaining Democratic control over the office of state auditor. Holman was sworn in for his third term on January 14, 1963.[1]
Results
Missouri State Auditor election, 1962
| Party |
Candidate |
Votes |
% |
|
Democratic |
Haskell Holman (incumbent) |
680,805 |
57.04 |
|
Republican |
Joseph M. Badgett |
512,768 |
42.96 |
| Total votes |
1,193,573 |
100.00 |
|
Democratic hold |
References
- ↑ "MO Auditor". ourcampaigns.com. April 25, 2019. Retrieved 2024-11-06.