1876 Florida gubernatorial election

1876 Florida gubernatorial election
	November 7, 1876
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.

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