1878 Connecticut gubernatorial election

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

1878 Connecticut gubernatorial election
November 5, 1878
 
Nominee Charles B. Andrews Richard D. Hubbard
Party Republican Democratic
Popular vote 48,867 46,385
Percentage 46.66% 44.29%
Governor before election

Richard D. Hubbard
Democratic

 Elected Governor

Charles B. Andrews
Republican

General election

Candidates

Major party candidates

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

Other candidates

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

Results
1878 Connecticut gubernatorial election[1]
Party Candidate Votes % ±
Republican Charles B. Andrews 48,867 46.66%
Democratic Richard D. Hubbard 46,385 44.29%
Greenback Charles Atwater 8,314 7.94%
Prohibition Jesse G. Baldwin 1,079 1.03%
Majority 2,482
Turnout
Republican gain from Democratic Swing
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References
  1. "Guide to U.S. Elections". Books.google.com. Retrieved 2020-07-29.
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