The 1948 Missouri lieutenant gubernatorial election was held on November 2, 1948. Democratic nominee

James T. Blair Jr. James Thomas Blair Jr. (March 15, 1902 – July 12, 1962) was an American Democratic politician from the state of Missouri. He served as the 44th Governor of Missouri from 1957 to 1961, as well as the 35th Lieutenant Governor of Missouri from ...

defeated Republican nominee George H. Miller with 57.83% of the vote.

Primary elections

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were held on August 3, 1948.

Republican primary

Candidates

*George H. Miller,

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*Kirk Jones *William R. Orthwein *Charles L. Madison, State Senator *Adrian L. Bushman

Results

General election

Candidates

Major party candidates *James T. Blair Jr., Democratic *George H. Miller, Republican Other candidates *Julius B. Jones, Progressive *Vernon M. Schroeder, Socialist

Results

References

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