| Election Name: | 1858 Connecticut gubernatorial election |
| Country: | Connecticut |
| Type: | Presidential |
| Ongoing: | no |
| Previous Election: | 1857 Connecticut gubernatorial election |
| Previous Year: | 1857 |
| Next Election: | 1859 Connecticut gubernatorial election |
| Next Year: | 1859 |
| Election Date: | April 5, 1858 |
| Image1: | William Alfred Buckingham - Brady-Handy (3x4a).jpg |
| Nominee1: | William Alfred Buckingham |
| Party1: | Republican Party (United States) |
| Popular Vote1: | 36,299 |
| Percentage1: | 51.97% |
| Nominee2: | James T. Pratt |
| Party2: | Democratic Party (United States) |
| Popular Vote2: | 33,544 |
| Percentage2: | 48.03% |
| Map Size: | 220px |
| Governor | |
| Before Election: | Alexander H. Holley |
| Before Party: | Republican Party (United States) |
| After Election: | William Alfred Buckingham |
| After Party: | Republican Party (United States) |
The 1858 Connecticut gubernatorial election was held on April 5, 1858.[1] [2] Former Norwich mayor and Republican nominee William Alfred Buckingham defeated former congressman and Democratic nominee James T. Pratt with 51.97% of the vote.
Major party candidates