1840 Connecticut gubernatorial election explained

Election Name:1840 Connecticut gubernatorial election
Country:Connecticut
Type:Presidential
Ongoing:no
Previous Election:1839 Connecticut gubernatorial election
Previous Year:1839
Next Election:1841 Connecticut gubernatorial election
Next Year:1841
Election Date:April 6, 1840
Image1:File:William_Wolcott_Ellsworth (3x4a).jpeg
Nominee1:William W. Ellsworth
Party1:Whig Party (United States)
Popular Vote1:29,870
Percentage1:54.17%
Nominee2:John M. Niles
Party2:Democratic Party (United States)
Popular Vote2:25,270
Percentage2:45.83%
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 1840 Connecticut gubernatorial election was held on April 6, 1840.[1] [2] It was a rematch of the 1839 Connecticut gubernatorial election. Incumbent governor and Whig nominee William W. Ellsworth was re-elected, defeating former senator and Democratic nominee John M. Niles with 54.17% of the vote.

After his loss, Niles would be appointed Postmaster General by President Martin Van Buren, serving from May 19, 1840, until the end of Van Buren's term, March 4, 1841.

General election

Candidates

Major party candidates

Results

Notes and References

  1. News: . April 7, 1840 . Cheering from other States . Richmond enquirer . Richmond, Va. . 3 . 1 May 2022 .
  2. News: . April 9, 1840 . Three cheers for Connecticut!!! . Herald of the times . Newport, R.I. . 3 . 1 May 2022 .