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1876 Missouri gubernatorial election

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1876 Missouri gubernatorial election
← 1874 November 7, 1876 1880 →
 
Nominee John S. Phelps Gustavus A. Finkelnburg
Party Democratic Republican
Popular vote 199,583 147,684
Percentage 56.99% 42.17%

County results
Phelps:      40–50%      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%      80–90%      90–100%
Finkelnburg:      40–50%      50-60%      60-70%      70-80%

Governor before election

Charles Henry Hardin
Democratic

Elected Governor

John S. Phelps
Democratic

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

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1876 gubernatorial election, Missouri[1]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
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

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  1. ^ "Our Campaigns - MO Governor Race - Nov 07, 1876".