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
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