1818 Connecticut gubernatorial election explained

Election Name:1818 Connecticut gubernatorial election
Country:Connecticut
Type:Presidential
Ongoing:no
Previous Election:1817 Connecticut gubernatorial election
Previous Year:1817
Next Election:1819 Connecticut gubernatorial election
Next Year:1819
Election Date:April 9, 1818
Image1:His Excellency Oliver Wolcott, Governor of the State of Connecticut MET DP837871 (3x4a).jpg
Nominee1:Oliver Wolcott Jr.
Party1:Toleration Party
Popular Vote1:15,432
Percentage1:86.32%
Nominee2:Timothy Pitkin
Party2:Federalist Party
Popular Vote2:2,446
Percentage2:13.68%
Map Size:220px
Governor
Before Election:Oliver Wolcott Jr.
Before Party:Toleration Party
After Election:Oliver Wolcott Jr.
After Party:Toleration Party

The 1818 Connecticut gubernatorial election was held on April 9, 1818. Incumbent governor and Toleration Party candidate Oliver Wolcott Jr. was re-elected, defeating congressman and Federalist Party candidate Timothy Pitkin with 86.32% of the vote.

General election

Candidates

Major candidates