1828 Connecticut gubernatorial election explained

Election Name:1828 Connecticut gubernatorial election
Country:Connecticut
Type:Presidential
Ongoing:no
Previous Election:1827 Connecticut gubernatorial election
Previous Year:1827
Next Election:1829 Connecticut gubernatorial election
Next Year:1829
Election Date:April 10, 1828
Nominee1:Gideon Tomlinson
Party1:National Republican Party (United States)
Popular Vote1:9,297
Percentage1:97.73%
Map Size:220px
Governor
Before Election:Gideon Tomlinson
Before Party:Democratic-Republican Party (Tomlinson Faction)
After Election:Gideon Tomlinson
After Party:National Republican Party (United States)

The 1828 Connecticut gubernatorial election was held on April 10, 1828. Incumbent governor and National Republican nominee Gideon Tomlinson ran essentially unopposed, winning with 97.73% of the vote amidst a scattering of votes.

General election

Candidates

Major party candidates