1936 Missouri gubernatorial election explained

Election Name:1936 Missouri gubernatorial election
Country:Missouri
Type:presidential
Ongoing:no
Previous Election:1932 Missouri gubernatorial election
Previous Year:1932
Next Election:1940 Missouri gubernatorial election
Next Year:1940
Election Date:November 3, 1936
Nominee1:Lloyd C. Stark
Party1:Democratic Party (United States)
Popular Vote1:1,037,133
Percentage1:57.06%
Nominee2:Jesse W. Barrett
Party2:Republican Party (United States)
Popular Vote2:772,934
Percentage2:42.53%
Map Size:270px
Governor
Before Election:Guy Brasfield Park
Before Party:Democratic Party (United States)
After Election:Lloyd C. Stark
After Party:Democratic Party (United States)

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.