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1836 Missouri gubernatorial election

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1836 Missouri gubernatorial election
← 1832 August 1, 1836 1840 →
 
Nominee Lilburn Boggs William Henry Ashley
Party Democratic Independent
Popular vote 14,315 13,057
Percentage 52.30% 47.70%

County results
Boggs:      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%      80–90%      >90%
Ashley:      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%      80–90%
Tie:      50%      No data

Governor before election

Daniel Dunklin
Democratic

Elected Governor

Lilburn Boggs
Democratic

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

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Candidates

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Results

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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

References

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  1. ^ "MO Governor Race – Aug 01, 1836". Our Campaigns. March 8, 2005. Retrieved March 21, 2013.