1822 Connecticut gubernatorial election explained

Election Name:1822 Connecticut gubernatorial election
Country:Connecticut
Type:Presidential
Ongoing:no
Previous Election:1821 Connecticut gubernatorial election
Previous Year:1821
Next Election:1823 Connecticut gubernatorial election
Next Year:1823
Election Date:April 11, 1822
Image1:His Excellency Oliver Wolcott, Governor of the State of Connecticut MET DP837871 (3x4a).jpg
Nominee1:Oliver Wolcott Jr.
Party1:Toleration Party
Popular Vote1:8,568
Percentage1:86.59%
Nominee2:Zephaniah Swift
Party2:Federalist Party
Popular Vote2:570
Percentage2:5.76%
Map Size:220px
Governor
Before Election:Oliver Wolcott Jr.
Before Party:Toleration Party
After Election:Oliver Wolcott Jr.
After Party:Toleration Party

The 1822 Connecticut gubernatorial election was held on April 11, 1822. Incumbent governor and Toleration Party candidate Oliver Wolcott Jr. defeated former congressman and Federalist Party candidate Zephaniah Swift, winning with 86.59% of the vote.

General election

Candidates

Major candidates

Minor candidates