1874 Connecticut gubernatorial election explained

Election Name:1874 Connecticut gubernatorial election
Country:Connecticut
Type:Presidential
Ongoing:no
Previous Election:1873 Connecticut gubernatorial election
Previous Year:1873
Next Election:1875 Connecticut gubernatorial election
Next Year:1875
Election Date:April 6, 1874
Image1:Charles Roberts Ingersoll (3x4a).jpg
Nominee1:Charles R. Ingersoll
Party1:Democratic Party (United States)
Popular Vote1:46,755
Percentage1:50.87%
Nominee2:Henry B. Harrison
Party2:Republican Party (United States)
Popular Vote2:39,973
Percentage2:43.49%
Image3:3x4.svg
Nominee3:Henry D. Smith
Party3:Temperance
Popular Vote3:4,960
Percentage3:5.40%
Map Size:220px
Governor
Before Election:Charles R. Ingersoll
Before Party:Democratic Party (United States)
After Election:Charles R. Ingersoll
After Party:Democratic Party (United States)

The 1874 Connecticut gubernatorial election was held on April 6, 1874. Incumbent governor and Democratic nominee Charles R. Ingersoll defeated Republican nominee Henry B. Harrison with 50.87% of the vote.

General election

Candidates

Major party candidates

Other candidates