1876 Missouri gubernatorial election

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.

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

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".