1876 Rhode Island gubernatorial election explained

Election Name:1876 Rhode Island gubernatorial election
Country:Rhode Island
Flag Year:1867
Type:Presidential
Ongoing:no
Previous Election:1875 Rhode Island gubernatorial election
Previous Year:1875
Next Election:1877 Rhode Island gubernatorial election
Next Year:1877
Election Date:April 5, 1876
Nominee1:Henry Lippitt
Party1:Republican Party (United States)
Popular Vote1:8,689
Percentage1:45.64%
Electoral Vote1:74
Nominee2:Albert C. Howard
Party2:Prohibition Party
Popular Vote2:6,733
Percentage2:35.37%
Electoral Vote2:29
Nominee3:William B. Beach
Party3:Democratic Party (United States)
Popular Vote3:3,599
Percentage3:18.91%
Map Size:225px
Governor
Before Election:Henry Lippitt
Before Party:Republican Party (United States)
After Election:Henry Lippitt
After Party:Republican Party (United States)

The 1876 Rhode Island gubernatorial election was held on April 5, 1876. Incumbent Republican Governor Henry Lippitt defeated Prohibition Party nominee Albert C. Howard and Democratic nominee William B. Beach.

Since no candidate received a majority in the popular vote, Lippitt was elected by the Rhode Island General Assembly per the state constitution.

General election

Candidates

Major party candidates

Other candidates

Legislative election

As no candidate received a majority of the vote, the Rhode Island General Assembly was required to decide the election, choosing among the top two vote-getters, Lippitt and Howard. The legislative election was held on May 30, 1876.

Bibliography

Notes and References

  1. News: . March 24, 1876 . Rhode Island Republicans . The New York herald . New York, N.Y. . 10 . 6 October 2021 .
  2. News: . February 23, 1876 . Miscellaneous . Chicago daily tribune . Chicago, Ill. . 5 . 6 October 2021 .
  3. News: . February 24, 1876 . The Rhode Island Prohibitionists . The Cairo bulletin . Cairo, Ill. . 2 . 6 October 2021 .
  4. News: . March 2, 1876 . The News . Wood County reporter . Grand Rapids, Wis. . 2 . 6 October 2021 .
  5. News: . April 4, 1876 . Tomorrow an election will be held in Rhode Island . Evening star . Washington, D.C. . 2 . 6 October 2021 .
  6. News: . April 6, 1876 . Election News . Memphis daily appeal . Memphis, Tenn. . 1 . 6 October 2021 .
  7. News: . April 6, 1876 . Election Results . The New York herald . New York, N.Y. . 7 . 6 October 2021 .