Election of 1872
The Republicans in opposition to Moses met on August 22, 1872 at the Richland courthouse to select a ticket for the general election. The delegates warned that the future of the Republican party was at stake if reform was not initiated and corrupt politicians were elected to office. Reuben Tomlinson was nominated for Governor, but the choice was largely uninspiring to the white populace.
The Independent Republican ticket was heavily defeated on October 16, 1872, with its candidate for Governor losing 34% - 65%. It was estimated that 40,000 whites did not vote, which would have been enough to tip the election in favor of the Independent Republicans.
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