1878 Connecticut gubernatorial election

The 1878 Connecticut gubernatorial election was held on November 5, 1878. Republican nominee Charles B. Andrews defeated Democratic incumbent governor Richard D. Hubbard with 46.66% of the vote.

1878 Connecticut gubernatorial election

November 5, 1878
 
Nominee Charles B. Andrews Richard D. Hubbard Charles Atwater
Party Republican Democratic Greenback
Popular vote 48,867 46,385 8,314
Percentage 46.66% 44.29% 7.94%

County results
Andrews:      40–50%      50–60%
Hubbard:      40–50%      50–60%

Governor before election

Richard D. Hubbard
Democratic

Elected Governor

Charles B. Andrews
Republican

As no candidate had won a majority of the vote, the Republican-controlled state legislature elected Andrews, who had received a plurality.

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