Massachusetts gubernatorial election, 1876

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Massachusetts gubernatorial election, 1876
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Nominee Alexander H. Rice Charles Francis Adams Sr.
Party Republican Democratic
Running mate Horatio G. Knight William R. Plunkett
Popular vote137,665 106,850
Percentage53.59% 41.59%
Governor before election

Alexander H. Rice
Republican

Elected Governor

Alexander H. Rice
Republican

Gubernatorial elections were held in Massachusetts on November 7, 1876.

Massachusetts State of the United States of America

Massachusetts, officially the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, is the most populous state in the New England region of the northeastern United States. It borders on the Atlantic Ocean to the east, the states of Connecticut and Rhode Island to the south, New Hampshire and Vermont to the north, and New York to the west. The state is named after the Massachusett tribe, which once inhabited the east side of the area, and is one of the original thirteen states. The capital of Massachusetts is Boston, which is also the most populous city in New England. Over 80% of Massachusetts's population lives in the Greater Boston metropolitan area, a region influential upon American history, academia, and industry. Originally dependent on agriculture, fishing and trade, Massachusetts was transformed into a manufacturing center during the Industrial Revolution. During the 20th century, Massachusetts's economy shifted from manufacturing to services. Modern Massachusetts is a global leader in biotechnology, engineering, higher education, finance, and maritime trade.

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Governor

Massachusetts gubernatorial election, 1876 [1] [2]
PartyCandidateVotes%±
Republican Alexander H. Rice 137,66553.59%
Democratic Charles Francis Adams Sr. 106,850 41.59%
Prohibition John I. Baker 12,274 4.78%
Others Others 115 0.05%
Republican hold Swing

Lt. Governor

Massachusetts Lt. gubernatorial election, 1876 [2]
PartyCandidateVotes%±
Republican Horatio G. Knight 140,47554.30%
Democratic William R. Plunkett [3] 108,039 41.76%
Prohibition Daniel C. Eddy [4] 10,169 3.93%
Others Others 32 0.01%
Republican hold Swing

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References

  1. ↑ "1876 Massachusetts governor results".
  2. 1 2 Manual for the General Court, 1877. Boston, MA: Albert J. Wright, State Printer. 1877.
  3. ↑ Porterfield, Jason. Problems and Progress in American Politics: The Growth of the Democratic Party in the Late 1800s.
  4. ↑ http://www.prohibitionists.org/history/votes/MA_can.htm
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