1872 Missouri gubernatorial election explained

Election Name:1872 Missouri gubernatorial election
Type:presidential
Ongoing:no
Previous Election:1870 Missouri gubernatorial election
Previous Year:1870
Next Election:1874 Missouri gubernatorial election
Next Year:1874
Election Date:November 5, 1872
Image1:Silas Woodson.jpg
Nominee1:Silas Woodson
Party1:Democratic Party (United States)
Popular Vote1:156,767
Percentage1:56.26%
Nominee2:John B. Henderson
Party2:Republican Party (United States)
Popular Vote2:121,889
Percentage2:43.74%
Map Size:270px
Governor
Before Election:Benjamin Gratz Brown
Before Party:Liberal Republican Party (United States)
After Election:Silas Woodson
After Party:Democratic Party (United States)

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.