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The 1837 Connecticut gubernatorial election was held on April 3, 1837.[1] Incumbent governor and Democratic nominee Henry W. Edwards was re-elected, defeating former congressman and Whig nominee William W. Ellsworth with 52.53% of the vote.
General election
Candidates
Major party candidates
- Henry W. Edwards, Democratic
- William W. Ellsworth, Whig
Results
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
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Democratic | Henry W. Edwards (incumbent) | 23,805 | 52.53% | ||
Whig | William W. Ellsworth | 21,508 | 47.47% | ||
Majority | 2,297 | ||||
Turnout | |||||
Democratic hold | Swing |
References
- ^ "Connecticut election". Herald of the times. Newport, R.I. April 6, 1837. p. 2. Retrieved May 1, 2022.
- ^ "Our Campaigns". Retrieved September 18, 2020.
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State Senate | |
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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