1876 Missouri gubernatorial election
Election for the governorship of the U.S. state of Missouri
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The 1876 Missouri gubernatorial election was held on November 7, 1876, and resulted in a victory for the Democratic nominee, former Congressman (and 1868 gubernatorial nominee) John S. Phelps, over the Republican candidate, former Congressman Gustavus A. Finkelnburg, and Greenback nominee J. P. Alexander.
Results
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
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Democratic | John S. Phelps | 199,583 | 56.99 | -0.17 | |
Republican | Gustavus A. Finkelnburg | 147,684 | 42.17 | -0.67 | |
Greenback | J. P. Alexander | 2,962 | 0.85 | +0.85 | |
Majority | 51,899 | 14.82 | +0.50 | ||
Turnout | 350,229 | 20.35 | |||
Democratic hold | Swing |
References
- ^ "Our Campaigns - MO Governor Race - Nov 07, 1876".