1836 Missouri gubernatorial election

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

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.

Results

1836 gubernatorial election, Missouri

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