The 1876 Florida gubernatorial election was held on November 7, 1876.
Democratic nominee
George F. Drew narrowly defeated
Republican
Republican can refer to:
Political ideology
* An advocate of a republic, a type of government that is not a monarchy or dictatorship, and is usually associated with the rule of law.
** Republicanism, the ideology in support of republics or agains ...
incumbent Marcellus L. Stearns with 50.51% of the vote. This started a 90-year losing streak for republicans and they wouldn't retain the governorship until
1966
Events January
* January 1 – In a coup, Colonel Jean-Bédel Bokassa takes over as military ruler of the Central African Republic, ousting President David Dacko.
* January 3 – 1966 Upper Voltan coup d'état: President Maurice Yaméogo i ...
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General election
Candidates
Democratic
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George F. Drew
Republican
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Marcellus L. Stearns
Results
Results by County
See also
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1876 United States presidential election in Florida
The 1876 United States presidential election in Florida took place on November 7, 1876, as part of the 1876 United States presidential election. Florida voters chose four representatives, or electors, to the Electoral College, who voted for pre ...
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1876 United States House of Representatives elections in Florida
References
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Florida gubernatorial elections
Florida
Florida is a state located in the Southeastern region of the United States. Florida is bordered to the west by the Gulf of Mexico, to the northwest by Alabama, to the north by Georgia, to the east by the Bahamas and Atlantic Ocean, and to ...