1876 Alabama gubernatorial election

The 1876 Alabama gubernatorial election took place on August 7, 1876, in order to elect the governor of Alabama. Incumbent Democrat George S. Houston ran for reelection to a second term.

1876 Alabama gubernatorial election

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Nominee George S. Houston Noadiah Woodruff Party Democratic Republican Popular vote 107,118 55,682 Percentage 65.80% 34.20%

County results Houston:      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%      80–90%      >90% Woodruff:      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%

Governor before election George S. Houston Democratic Elected Governor George S. Houston Democratic

Results

1876 Alabama gubernatorial election^[1]

Party		Candidate	Votes	%
	Democratic	George S. Houston (incumbent)	107,118	65.80
	Republican	Noadiah Woodruff	55,682	34.20
Total votes			162,800	100.00
	Democratic hold