1839 Connecticut gubernatorial election explained

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.

General election

Candidates

Major party candidates

Minor party candidates

Results

Notes and References

  1. News: . April 4, 1839 . Old Litchfield right side up again! . Litchfield enquirer . Litchfield, Conn. . 3 . 1 May 2022 .
  2. News: . April 4, 1839 . Connecticut election . Herald of the times . Newport, R.I. . 3 . 1 May 2022 .