| Election Name: | 1837 Connecticut gubernatorial election |
| Country: | Connecticut |
| Type: | Presidential |
| Ongoing: | no |
| Previous Election: | 1836 Connecticut gubernatorial election |
| Previous Year: | 1836 |
| Next Election: | 1838 Connecticut gubernatorial election |
| Next Year: | 1838 |
| Election Date: | April 3, 1837 |
| Image1: | HenryEdwards (3x4a).jpg |
| Nominee1: | Henry W. Edwards |
| Party1: | Democratic Party (United States) |
| Popular Vote1: | 23,805 |
| Percentage1: | 52.53% |
| Nominee2: | William W. Ellsworth |
| Party2: | Whig Party (United States) |
| Popular Vote2: | 21,508 |
| Percentage2: | 47.47% |
| Map Size: | 220px |
| Governor | |
| Before Election: | Henry W. Edwards |
| Before Party: | Democratic Party (United States) |
| After Election: | Henry W. Edwards |
| After Party: | Democratic Party (United States) |
The 1837 Connecticut gubernatorial election was held on April 3, 1837.[1] Incumbent governor and Democratic nominee Henry W. Edwards was re-elected, defeating former congressman and Whig nominee William W. Ellsworth with 52.53% of the vote.
Major party candidates