1872 Missouri gubernatorial election

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.

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%

Governor before election

Benjamin Gratz Brown
Liberal Republican

Elected Governor

Silas Woodson
Democratic

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