1826 Connecticut gubernatorial election explained

Election Name:1826 Connecticut gubernatorial election
Country:Connecticut
Type:Presidential
Ongoing:no
Previous Election:1825 Connecticut gubernatorial election
Previous Year:1825
Next Election:1827 Connecticut gubernatorial election
Next Year:1827
Election Date:April 13, 1826
Image1:His Excellency Oliver Wolcott, Governor of the State of Connecticut MET DP837871 (3x4a).jpg
Nominee1:Oliver Wolcott Jr.
Party1:Toleration Party
Popular Vote1:6,780
Percentage1:56.77%
Nominee2:David Daggett
Party2:Federalist Party (United States)
Popular Vote2:4,340
Percentage2:36.34%
Map Size:220px
Governor
Before Election:Oliver Wolcott Jr.
Before Party:Toleration Party
After Election:Oliver Wolcott Jr.
After Party:Toleration Party

The 1826 Connecticut gubernatorial election was held on April 13, 1826. Incumbent governor and Toleration Party candidate Oliver Wolcott Jr. defeated former senator and Federalist Party candidate David Daggett, winning with 56.77% of the vote.

General election

Candidates

Major candidates

Minor candidates