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
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NomineeJohn S. PhelpsGustavus A. Finkelnburg
PartyDemocraticRepublican
Popular vote199,583147,684
Percentage56.99%42.17%

Governor before election

Charles Henry Hardin
Democratic

Elected Governor

John S. Phelps
Democratic

Results

1876 gubernatorial election, Missouri[1]
PartyCandidateVotes%±%
DemocraticJohn S. Phelps 199,583 56.99 -0.17
RepublicanGustavus A. Finkelnburg147,68442.17-0.67
GreenbackJ. P. Alexander2,9620.85+0.85
Majority51,89914.82+0.50
Turnout350,22920.35
Democratic holdSwing

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