1872 Missouri gubernatorial election

1872 Missouri gubernatorial election

November 5, 1872

Nominee Silas Woodson John B. Henderson Party Democratic Republican Popular vote 156,767 121,889 Percentage 56.26% 43.74%

County results Woodson:      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%      80–90%      90–100% Henderson:      50–60%      60–70%      70–80% No Data/Vote:

Governor before election Benjamin Gratz Brown Liberal Republican Elected Governor Silas Woodson Democratic

The 1872 Missouri gubernatorial election was held on November 5, 1872, and resulted in a victory for the Democratic nominee, Silas Woodson, over the Republican candidate, former Senator John B. Henderson.

Results

1872 gubernatorial election, Missouri

Party		Candidate	Votes	%	±%
	Democratic	Silas Woodson	156,767	56.26	+56.26
	Republican	John B. Henderson	121,889	43.74	+6.01
Majority			34,878	12.52	−12.02
Turnout			278,656	16.19
	Democratic gain from Liberal Republican		Swing