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]
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]