| Election Name: | 1839 Connecticut gubernatorial election |
| Country: | Connecticut |
| Type: | Presidential |
| Ongoing: | no |
| Previous Election: | 1838 Connecticut gubernatorial election |
| Previous Year: | 1838 |
| Next Election: | 1840 Connecticut gubernatorial election |
| Next Year: | 1840 |
| Election Date: | April 1, 1839 |
| Image1: | William_Wolcott_Ellsworth (3x4a).jpeg |
| Nominee1: | William W. Ellsworth |
| Party1: | Whig Party (United States) |
| Popular Vote1: | 26,358 |
| Percentage1: | 51.52% |
| Nominee2: | John M. Niles |
| Party2: | Democratic Party (United States) |
| Popular Vote2: | 23,728 |
| Percentage2: | 46.38% |
| Map Size: | 220px |
| Governor | |
| Before Election: | William W. Ellsworth |
| Before Party: | Whig Party (United States) |
| After Election: | William W. Ellsworth |
| After Party: | Whig Party (United States) |
The 1839 Connecticut gubernatorial election was held on April 1, 1839.[1] [2] Incumbent governor and Whig nominee William W. Ellsworth was re-elected, defeating former senator and Democratic nominee John M. Niles with 51.52% of the vote.
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Minor party candidates