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.

1876 Missouri gubernatorial election

November 7, 1876

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

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