1936 Missouri gubernatorial election
Election for the governorship of the U.S. state of Missouri
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The 1936 Missouri gubernatorial election was held on November 3, 1936 and resulted in a victory for the Democratic nominee, Lloyd C. Stark, over the Republican nominee, former Missouri Attorney General Jesse W. Barrett, and several other candidates representing minor parties.
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Lloyd C. Stark | 1,037,133 | 57.06 | -3.11 | |
| Republican | Jesse W. Barrett | 772,934 | 42.53 | +3.43 | |
| Nonpartisan | Otto C. Botz | 4,082 | 0.23 | +0.23 | |
| Socialist | George E. Duemler | 2,807 | 0.15 | -0.53 | |
| Communist | Frank A. Williams | 345 | 0.02 | -0.01 | |
| Socialist Labor | William Wesley Cox | 295 | 0.02 | ±0.00 | |
| Majority | 264,199 | 14.54 | -6.53 | ||
| Turnout | 1,817,596 | 50.08 | +5.73 | ||
| Democratic hold | Swing | ||||
References
- ^ "MO Governor Race – Nov 03, 1936". Our Campaigns. Retrieved February 1, 2013.
