1878 Alabama gubernatorial election

Summary

The 1878 Alabama gubernatorial election took place on August 5, 1878, in order to elect the governor of Alabama. Democrat Rufus W. Cobb ran unopposed.

1878 Alabama gubernatorial election
← 1876 August 5, 1878 1880 →
 
Nominee Rufus W. Cobb
Party Democratic
Popular vote 88,255
Percentage 100.00%

Governor before election

George S. Houston
Democratic

Elected Governor

Rufus W. Cobb
Democratic

Results edit

1878 Alabama gubernatorial election[1]
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Rufus W. Cobb 88,255 100.00
Total votes 88,255 100.00
Democratic hold

References edit

  1. ^ "AL Governor 1878". Our Campaigns. Retrieved October 29, 2016.