1876 Florida gubernatorial election

1876 Florida gubernatorial election
Drew 50–60% 60–70% 70–80% 80–90% >90%	Stearns 50–60% 60–70% 70–80%
Governor before election; Marcellus L. Stearns; Republican	Elected Governor ; George F. Drew; Democratic

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. This started a 90-year streak of losses for the Republican Party in Florida, and they wouldn't retain the governorship until 1966.^[1]^[2]

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

[1] "Our Campaigns - FL Governor Race - Nov 07, 1876". www.ourcampaigns.com. Retrieved July 18, 2021.

[2] Bernie, McGovern (2007). Florida Almanac 2007-2008. Pelican Publishing. ISBN 978-1-4556-0441-8.

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