The 1873 Connecticut gubernatorial election was held on April 7, 1873. Former state legislator and Democratic nominee Charles R. Ingersoll defeated Republican nominee Henry P. Haven with 51.86% of the vote.

General election

Candidates

Major party candidates

  • Charles R. Ingersoll, Democratic
  • Henry P. Haven, Republican

Other candidates

  • Henry D. Smith, Temperance

Results

1873 Connecticut gubernatorial election[1]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Democratic Charles R. Ingersoll 45,060 51.86%
Republican Henry P. Haven 39,245 45.17%
Temperance Party Henry D. Smith 2,541 2.93%
Other Others 36 0.04%
Majority 5,815
Turnout
Democratic gain from Republican Swing

References

  1. ^ "Our Campaigns". Retrieved September 13, 2020.