1872 Florida gubernatorial election

The 1872 Florida gubernatorial election was held on November 5, 1872. Republican nominee Ossian B. Hart defeated the Liberal Republican Party nominee William D. Bloxham.[1][2]

1872 Florida gubernatorial election

November 5, 1872
 
Nominee Ossian B. Hart William D. Bloxham
Party Republican Liberal Republican
Alliance Democratic
Popular vote 17,603 16,004
Percentage 52.38% 47.62%

Governor before election

Harrison Reed
Republican

Elected Governor

Ossian B. Hart
Republican

After this election, no Republican would win election until 1966.

General election

Republican

  • Ossian B. Hart

Liberal Republican/Democratic

  • William D. Bloxham

Results

1872 Florida gubernatorial election
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Republican Ossian B. Hart 17,603 52.38%
Liberal Republican William D. Bloxham 16,004 47.62%

References

  1. "Our Campaigns - FL Governor Race - Nov 05, 1872". www.ourcampaigns.com. Retrieved 2021-07-18.
  2. Bernie, McGovern (2007). Florida Almanac 2007-2008. Pelican Publishing. ISBN 978-1-4556-0441-8.
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