1872 Florida gubernatorial election

1872 Florida gubernatorial election

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

County Results

Governor before election

Harrison Reed
Republican

Elected Governor

Ossian B. Hart
Republican

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]

This election was the last time a Republican won until 1966.

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