1878 Connecticut gubernatorial election|
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County results
Municipality results Andrews: 40–50% 50–60% 60–70% 70–80% Hubbard: 30–40% 40–50% 50–60% 60–70% 70–80% Atwater: 30–40% 40–50% No Data/Vote: |
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The 1878 Connecticut gubernatorial election was held on November 5, 1878. Republican nominee Charles B. Andrews defeated Democratic incumbent governor Richard D. Hubbard with 46.66% of the vote.
As no candidate had won a majority of the vote, the Republican-controlled state legislature elected Andrews, who had received a plurality.
General election
Candidates
Major party candidates
- Charles B. Andrews, Republican
- Richard D. Hubbard, Democratic
Other candidates
- Charles Atwater, Greenback
- Jesse G. Baldwin, Prohibition
Results
References