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The 1836 Missouri gubernatorial election was held on August 1, 1836. Sitting Lt. Governor Lilburn Boggs, was elected over sitting Congressman (and former Lt. Governor) William Henry Ashley.
General election
Candidates
- William Henry Ashley, U.S. Representative from St. Louis (representing Missouri at-large) and former Lieutenant Governor (Jacksonian Independent)
- Lilburn Boggs, Lieutenant Governor of Missouri (Democratic)
Results
| 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 | ||||
References
- ^ "MO Governor Race – Aug 01, 1836". Our Campaigns. March 8, 2005. Retrieved March 21, 2013.