1835 Connecticut gubernatorial election explained

Election Name:1835 Connecticut gubernatorial election
Country:Connecticut
Type:Presidential
Ongoing:no
Previous Election:1834 Connecticut gubernatorial election
Previous Year:1834
Next Election:1836 Connecticut gubernatorial election
Next Year:1836
Election Date:April 6, 1835
Image1:File:HenryEdwards (3x4a).jpg
Nominee1:Henry W. Edwards
Party1:Democratic Party (United States)
Popular Vote1:22,129
Percentage1:52.13%
Nominee2:Samuel A. Foot
Party2:Whig Party (United States)
Popular Vote2:19,835
Percentage2:46.72%
Map Size:220px
Governor
Before Election:Samuel A. Foot
Before Party:Whig Party (United States)
After Election:Henry W. Edwards
After Party:Democratic Party (United States)

The 1835 Connecticut gubernatorial election was held on April 6, 1835.[1] [2] [3] It was a rematch of the 1834 Connecticut gubernatorial election. Former governor, senator and Democratic nominee Henry W. Edwards was elected, defeating incumbent governor and Whig nominee Samuel A. Foot with 52.13% of the vote.

This was the last appearance of the Anti-Masonic Party in a Connecticut gubernatorial election.

General election

Candidates

Major party candidates

Candidates

Minor party candidates

Results

Notes and References

  1. News: . April 2, 1835 . Sixth of April . Litchfield enquirer . Litchfield, Conn. . 3 . 1 May 2022 .
  2. News: . April 2, 1835 . The election in Connecticut . Herald of the times . Newport, R.I. . 2 . 1 May 2022 .
  3. News: . April 16, 1835 . Votes of Litchfield County. April 6, 1835 . Litchfield enquirer . Litchfield, Conn. . 3 . 1 May 2022 .