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

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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%

Andrews:      40–50%      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%
Hubbard:      30–40%      40–50%      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%
Atwater:      30–40%      40–50%
No Data/Vote:      

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.

General election

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Candidates

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Major party candidates

  • Charles B. Andrews, Republican
  • Richard D. Hubbard, Democratic

Other candidates

  • Charles Atwater, Greenback
  • Jesse G. Baldwin, Prohibition

Results

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1878 Connecticut gubernatorial election[1]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Republican Charles B. Andrews 48,867 46.66%
Democratic Richard D. Hubbard (incumbent) 46,385 44.29%
Greenback Charles Atwater 8,314 7.94%
Prohibition Jesse G. Baldwin 1,079 1.03%
Other Others 94 0.09%
Plurality 2,482
Turnout
Republican gain from Democratic Swing

References

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  1. ^ Kalb, Deborah (December 24, 2015). Guide to U.S. Elections. ISBN 9781483380353. Retrieved July 29, 2020.