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1823 Connecticut gubernatorial election

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1823 Connecticut gubernatorial election

← 1822 April 10, 1823 1824 →
 
Nominee Oliver Wolcott Jr.
Party Toleration
Popular vote 9,090
Percentage 88.96%

County results
Wolcott:      80–90%      >90%

Governor before election

Oliver Wolcott Jr.
Toleration

Elected Governor

Oliver Wolcott Jr.
Toleration

The 1823 Connecticut gubernatorial election was held on April 10, 1823. Incumbent governor and Toleration Party candidate Oliver Wolcott Jr. won re-election with 88.96% of the vote.

General election

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Candidates

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Major candidates

  • Oliver Wolcott Jr., Toleration

Minor candidates

  • Zephaniah Swift, Federalist
  • Timothy Pitkin, Federalist

Results

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1823 Connecticut gubernatorial election[1]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Toleration Oliver Wolcott Jr. (incumbent) 9,090 88.96%
Other Others 500 4.89%
Federalist Zephaniah Swift 391 3.83%
Federalist Timothy Pitkin 237 2.32%
Majority 8,590
Turnout
Toleration hold Swing

References

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  1. ^ "Our Campaigns". Retrieved September 23, 2020.