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The 1838 Connecticut gubernatorial election was held on April 2, 1838.[1][2] Former congressman and Whig nominee William W. Ellsworth was elected, defeating former speaker of the Connecticut House of Representatives and Democratic nominee Seth Preston Beers with 54.14% of the vote.
General election
Candidates
Major party candidates
- William W. Ellsworth, Whig
- Seth P. Beers, Democratic
Minor party candidates
- Elisha Phelps, Conservative
Results
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
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Whig | William W. Ellsworth | 27,115 | 54.14% | ||
Democratic | Seth P. Beers | 21,489 | 42.90% | ||
Conservative | Elisha Phelps | 1,483 | 2.96% | ||
Majority | 5,626 | ||||
Turnout | |||||
Whig gain from Democratic | Swing |
References
- ^ "Old Litchfield right again!". Litchfield enquirer. Litchfield, Conn. April 5, 1838. p. 3. Retrieved May 1, 2022.
- ^ "Connecticut election". Herald of the times. Newport, R.I. April 5, 1838. p. 3. Retrieved May 1, 2022.
- ^ "Our Campaigns". Retrieved September 18, 2020.
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State House | |
Governor |
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U.S. President | |
U.S. Senate |
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U.S. House |
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See also: Political party strength in Connecticut |
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