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Connecticut gubernatorial election
The 1816 Connecticut gubernatorial election was held on 11 April 1816 in order to elect the Governor of Connecticut. Incumbent Federalist Governor of Connecticut John Cotton Smith won re-election against Democratic-Republican nominee and former United States Secretary of the Treasury Oliver Wolcott Jr..[1]
General election
On election day, 11 April 1816, Federalist nominee John Cotton Smith won re-election by a margin of 1,133 votes against his opponent Democratic-Republican nominee Oliver Wolcott Jr., thereby retaining Federalist control over the office of Governor. Smith was sworn in for his fourth term on 9 May 1816.[2]
Results
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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Federalist | John Cotton Smith (incumbent) | 11,414 | 52.13 | |
Democratic-Republican | Oliver Wolcott Jr. | 10,281 | 46.96 | |
Scattering | 200 | 0.91 | ||
Total votes | 21,895 | 100.00 | ||
Federalist hold |
References
- ^ Hocking, Linda (May 12, 2023). "Oliver Wolcott: The People's Governor".
- ^ "CT Governor". ourcampaigns.com. October 2, 2018. Retrieved May 12, 2023.
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See also: Political party strength in Connecticut |
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