1836 Missouri gubernatorial election
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The 1836 Missouri gubernatorial election was held on August 1, 1836. Sitting
William Henry Ashley
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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
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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.