1876 Missouri gubernatorial election
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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
| 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 | ||||