1876 Florida gubernatorial election

The 1876 Florida gubernatorial election was held on November 7, 1876. Democratic nominee George F. Drew narrowly defeated Republican incumbent Marcellus L. Stearns with 50.51% of the vote.[1][2]

1876 Florida gubernatorial election

November 7, 1876
 
Nominee George F. Drew Marcellus L. Stearns
Party Democratic Republican
Popular vote 24,613 24,116
Percentage 50.51% 49.49%

Governor before election

Marcellus L. Stearns
Republican

Elected Governor

George F. Drew
Democratic

General election

Democratic

  • George F. Drew

Republican

  • Marcellus L. Stearns

Results

1876 Florida gubernatorial election
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Democratic George F. Drew 24,613 50.51%
Republican Marcellus L. Stearns 24,116 49.49%

References

  1. "Our Campaigns - FL Governor Race - Nov 07, 1876". www.ourcampaigns.com. Retrieved 2021-07-18.
  2. Bernie, McGovern (2007). Florida Almanac 2007-2008. Pelican Publishing. ISBN 978-1-4556-0441-8.
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