1847 Connecticut gubernatorial election explained

Election Name:1847 Connecticut gubernatorial election
Country:Connecticut
Type:Presidential
Ongoing:no
Previous Election:1846 Connecticut gubernatorial election
Previous Year:1846
Next Election:1848 Connecticut gubernatorial election
Next Year:1848
Election Date:April 5, 1847
Image1:Clark_Bissell_professor_of_law_Yale_and_Governor_of_Connecticut (3x4a).jpg
Nominee1:Clark Bissell
Party1:Whig Party (United States)
Popular Vote1:30,137
Percentage1:50.54%
Nominee2:Isaac Whittlesey
Party2:Democratic Party (United States)
Popular Vote2:27,402
Percentage2:45.95%
Map Size:220px
Governor
Before Election:Isaac Toucey
Before Party:Democratic Party (United States)
After Election:Clark Bissell
After Party:Whig Party (United States)

The 1847 Connecticut gubernatorial election was held on April 5, 1847.[1] [2] Former state legislator and Whig nominee Clark Bissell was elected, defeating Democratic nominee Isaac Whittlesey with 50.54% of the vote.

General election

Candidates

Major party candidates

Minor party candidates

Results

Notes and References

  1. News: . April 1, 1847 . Town Committees! . Litchfield enquirer . Litchfield, Conn. . 2 . 1 May 2022 .
  2. News: . April 5, 1847 . Political Intelligence . The New York herald . New York, N.Y. . 2 . 1 May 2022 .