1876 Missouri gubernatorial election explained

Election Name:1876 Missouri gubernatorial election
Type:presidential
Ongoing:no
Previous Election:1874 Missouri gubernatorial election
Previous Year:1874
Next Election:1880 Missouri gubernatorial election
Next Year:1880
Election Date:November 7, 1876
Nominee1:John S. Phelps
Party1:Democratic Party (United States)
Popular Vote1:199,583
Percentage1:56.99%
Nominee2:Gustavus A. Finkelnburg
Party2:Republican Party (United States)
Popular Vote2:147,684
Percentage2:42.17%
Map Size:270px
Governor
Before Election:Charles Henry Hardin
Before Party:Democratic Party (United States)
After Election:John S. Phelps
After Party:Democratic Party (United States)

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.