Drew Stearns

Marcellus L. Stearns Republican George F. Drew Democratic The 1876 Florida gubernatorial election was held on November 7, 1876.

Democratic nominee George F. Drew narrowly defeated Republican incumbent Marcellus L. Stearns with 50.51% of the vote.

This started a 90-year streak of losses for the Republican Party in Florida, and they wouldn't retain the governorship until 1966.

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