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The 1833 Connecticut gubernatorial election was held on April 1, 1833.[1][2] Former senator and Democratic nominee Henry W. Edwards was elected, defeating incumbent governor and National Republican nominee John S. Peters with 41.31% of the vote.
Peters won a plurality of the vote, but did not win a majority. The state constitution required in that case, the Connecticut General Assembly would elect the governor. Edwards won the vote in the state legislature and was elected governor.
This was the last appearance of the National Republican Party in a Connecticut gubernatorial election.
General election
Candidates
Major party candidates
- Henry W. Edwards, Democratic
- John S. Peters, National Republican
Candidates
Minor party candidates
- Zalmon Storrs, Anti-Masonic
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| National Republican | John S. Peters (incumbent) | 9,212 | 42.14% | ||
| Democratic | Henry W. Edwards | 9,030 | 41.31% | ||
| Anti-Masonic | Zalmon Storrs | 3,250 | 14.87% | ||
| Other | Others | 367 | 1.68% | ||
| Plurality | 182 | ||||
| Turnout | |||||
| Democratic gain from National Republican | Swing | ||||
References
- ^ "National Republican State Nominations". Litchfield enquirer. Litchfield, Conn. March 21, 1833. p. 3. Retrieved May 1, 2022.
- ^ "Connecticut Election". Phenix gazette. Alexandria, D.C. April 9, 1833. p. 2. Retrieved May 1, 2022.
- ^ "Our Campaigns". Retrieved September 19, 2020.
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