Election Name: | 1836 Missouri gubernatorial election |
Type: | presidential |
Ongoing: | no |
Previous Election: | 1832 Missouri gubernatorial election |
Previous Year: | 1832 |
Next Election: | 1840 Missouri gubernatorial election |
Next Year: | 1840 |
Election Date: | August 1, 1836 |
Nominee1: | Lilburn Boggs |
Party1: | Democratic Party (United States) |
Popular Vote1: | 14,315 |
Percentage1: | 52.30% |
Nominee2: | William Henry Ashley |
Party2: | Independent |
Popular Vote2: | 13,057 |
Percentage2: | 47.70% |
Governor | |
Before Election: | Daniel Dunklin |
Before Party: | Democratic Party (United States) |
After Election: | Lilburn Boggs |
After Party: | Democratic Party (United States) |
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.