1892 Missouri gubernatorial election

1892 Missouri gubernatorial election

November 8, 1892

Nominee William J. Stone William Warner Leverett Leonard Party Democratic Republican Populist Popular vote 265,044 235,383 37,262 Percentage 48.98% 43.50% 6.89%

Governor before election David R. Francis Democratic Elected Governor William J. Stone Democratic

The Missouri gubernatorial election of 1892 was Missouri's 23rd gubernatorial election. The election was held on November 8, 1892 and resulted in a victory for the Democratic nominee, former Congressman William J. Stone, over the Republican candidate former Congressman William Warner, Populist candidate Leverett Leonard, and Prohibition candidate John Sobieski.

Results

1892 gubernatorial election, Missouri

Party		Candidate	Votes	%	±%
	Democratic	William J. Stone	265,044	48.98	−0.38
	Republican	William Warner	235,383	43.50	−3.31
	Populist	Leverett Leonard	37,262	6.89	+6.89
	Prohibition	John Sobieski	3,393	0.63	−0.22
Majority			29,661	5.48	+2.97
Turnout			541,082	20.20
	Democratic hold		Swing