1876 Missouri gubernatorial election

Missouri gubernatorial election, 1876

November 7, 1876

Nominee John S. Phelps Gustavus A. Finkelnburg Party Democratic Republican Popular vote 199,583 147,684 Percentage 56.99% 42.17%

Governor before election Charles Henry Hardin Democratic Elected Governor John S. Phelps Democratic

The Missouri gubernatorial election of 1876 was Missouri's 19th gubernatorial election. The 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

1876 gubernatorial election, Missouri

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