1839 Connecticut gubernatorial election
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The 1839 Connecticut gubernatorial election was held on April 1, 1839.[1][2] Incumbent governor and Whig nominee William W. Ellsworth was re-elected, defeating former senator and Democratic nominee John M. Niles with 51.52% of the vote.
General election
[edit]Candidates
[edit]Major party candidates
- William W. Ellsworth, Whig
- John M. Niles, Democratic
Minor party candidates
- Elisha Phelps, Conservative
Results
[edit]| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whig | William W. Ellsworth (incumbent) | 26,358 | 51.52% | ||
| Democratic | John M. Niles | 23,728 | 46.38% | ||
| Conservative | Elisha Phelps | 1,071 | 2.09% | ||
| Majority | 2,630 | ||||
| Turnout | |||||
| Whig hold | Swing | ||||
References
[edit]- ^ "Old Litchfield right side up again!". Litchfield enquirer. Litchfield, Conn. April 4, 1839. p. 3. Retrieved May 1, 2022.
- ^ "Connecticut election". Herald of the times. Newport, R.I. April 4, 1839. p. 3. Retrieved May 1, 2022.
- ^ "Our Campaigns". Retrieved September 18, 2020.
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