1836 Missouri gubernatorial election

1836 Missouri gubernatorial election

August 1, 1836

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

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

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