1836 Missouri gubernatorial election

The Missouri gubernatorial election of 1836 was Missouri's sixth gubernatorial election. The election was held on August 1, 1832. Sitting Lt. Governor Lilburn Boggs, was elected over sitting Congressman (and former Lt. Governor) William Henry Ashley.

Missouri gubernatorial election, 1836
August 1, 1836
 
Nominee Lilburn Boggs William Henry Ashley
Party Democratic Independent
Popular vote 14,315 13,057
Percentage 52.30% 47.70%
Governor before election

Daniel Dunklin
Democratic

 Elected Governor

Lilburn Boggs
Democratic

Elections in Missouri

Results
1836 gubernatorial election, Missouri[1]
Party Candidate Votes % ±
Democratic Lilburn Boggs 14,315 52.30 +1.45
Independent William Henry Ashley 13,057 47.70
Majority 1,258 4.60
Turnout 27,372 19.49
Democratic hold Swing
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References
  1. "MO Governor Race – Aug 01, 1836". Our Campaigns. 2005-03-08. Retrieved 2013-03-21.
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