1872 Missouri gubernatorial election

Missouri gubernatorial election, 1872

November 5, 1872

Nominee Silas Woodson John B. Henderson Party Democratic Republican Popular vote 156,767 121,889 Percentage 56.26% 43.74%

Governor before election Benjamin Gratz Brown Liberal Republican Elected Governor Silas Woodson Democratic

The Missouri gubernatorial election of 1872 was Missouri's 17th gubernatorial election. The election was held on November 5, 1872 and resulted in a victory for the Democratic nominee, Silas Woodson, over the Republican candidate, former Senator John B. Henderson.

Results

1872 gubernatorial election, Missouri

Party		Candidate	Votes	%	±%
	Democratic	Silas Woodson	156,767	56.26	+56.26
	Republican	John B. Henderson	121,889	43.74	+6.01
Majority			34,878	12.52	−12.02
Turnout			278,656	16.19
	Democratic gain from Liberal Republican		Swing