1838 Connecticut gubernatorial election explained

Election Name:1838 Connecticut gubernatorial election
Country:Connecticut
Type:Presidential
Ongoing:no
Previous Election:1837 Connecticut gubernatorial election
Previous Year:1837
Next Election:1839 Connecticut gubernatorial election
Next Year:1839
Election Date:April 2, 1838
Image1:File:William_Wolcott_Ellsworth (3x4a).jpeg
Nominee1:William W. Ellsworth
Party1:Whig Party (United States)
Popular Vote1:27,115
Percentage1:54.14%
Nominee2:Seth P. Beers
Party2:Democratic Party (United States)
Popular Vote2:21,489
Percentage2:42.90%
Map Size:220px
Governor
Before Election:Henry W. Edwards
Before Party:Democratic Party (United States)
After Election:William W. Ellsworth
After Party:Whig Party (United States)

The 1838 Connecticut gubernatorial election was held on April 2, 1838.[1] [2] Former congressman and Whig nominee William W. Ellsworth was elected, defeating former speaker of the Connecticut House of Representatives and Democratic nominee Seth Preston Beers with 54.14% of the vote.

General election

Candidates

Major party candidates

Minor party candidates

Results

Notes and References

  1. News: . April 5, 1838 . Old Litchfield right again! . Litchfield enquirer . Litchfield, Conn. . 3 . 1 May 2022 .
  2. News: . April 5, 1838 . Connecticut election . Herald of the times . Newport, R.I. . 3 . 1 May 2022 .