1976 Missouri gubernatorial election

The 1976 Missouri gubernatorial election was held on November 2, 1976 and resulted in a narrow victory for the Democratic nominee, Joseph P. Teasdale, over the Republican candidate, incumbent Governor Kit Bond, and two other candidates. Teasdale defeated William J. Cason and George D. Weber for the Democratic nomination.

1976 Missouri gubernatorial election

November 2, 1976
 
Nominee Joseph Teasdale Kit Bond
Party Democratic Republican
Popular vote 971,184 958,110
Percentage 50.2% 49.6%

County results
Teasdale:      50–60%      60–70%
Bond:      50–60%      60–70%

Governor before election

Kit Bond
Republican

Elected Governor

Joseph Teasdale
Democratic

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