1824 Connecticut gubernatorial election explained

Election Name:1824 Connecticut gubernatorial election
Country:Connecticut
Type:Presidential
Ongoing:no
Previous Election:1823 Connecticut gubernatorial election
Previous Year:1823
Next Election:1825 Connecticut gubernatorial election
Next Year:1825
Election Date:April 8, 1824
Image1:His Excellency Oliver Wolcott, Governor of the State of Connecticut MET DP837871 (3x4a).jpg
Nominee1:Oliver Wolcott Jr.
Party1:Toleration Party
Popular Vote1:6,637
Percentage1:88.81%
Nominee2:Timothy Pitkin
Party2:Federalist Party (United States)
Popular Vote2:466
Percentage2:6.24%
Map Size:220px
Governor
Before Election:Oliver Wolcott Jr.
Before Party:Toleration Party
After Election:Oliver Wolcott Jr.
After Party:Toleration Party

The 1824 Connecticut gubernatorial election was held on April 8, 1824. Incumbent governor and Toleration Party candidate Oliver Wolcott Jr. defeated former congressman and Federalist Party candidate Timothy Pitkin, winning with 88.81% of the vote.

General election

Candidates

Major candidates

Minor candidates