1837 Connecticut gubernatorial election explained

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.

General election

Candidates

Major party candidates

Results

Notes and References

  1. News: . April 6, 1837 . Connecticut election . Herald of the times . Newport, R.I. . 2 . 1 May 2022 .