1820 Missouri gubernatorial election

The 1820 Missouri gubernatorial election was Missouri's first gubernatorial election due to it becoming a state. In the election, which was held on August 28, 1820, territorial governor William Clark was defeated by Alexander McNair.

1820 Missouri gubernatorial election
August 28, 1820
 
Nominee Alexander McNair William Clark
Party Democratic-Republican Democratic-Republican
Popular vote 6,576 2,556
Percentage 72.01% 27.99%

Governor before election

William Clark
Democratic-Republican

Elected Governor

Alexander McNair
Democratic-Republican

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