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.

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1876 Missouri gubernatorial election

← 1874 November 7, 1876 1880 â†’

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

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