1880 Connecticut gubernatorial election explained

Election Name:1880 Connecticut gubernatorial election
Country:Connecticut
Type:Presidential
Ongoing:no
Previous Election:1878 Connecticut gubernatorial election
Previous Year:1878
Next Election:1882 Connecticut gubernatorial election
Next Year:1882
Election Date:November 2, 1880
Image1:Hobart Baldwin Bigelow (Connecticut Governor) (3x4a).jpg
Nominee1:Hobart B. Bigelow
Party1:Republican Party (United States)
Popular Vote1:67,070
Percentage1:50.52%
Nominee2:James E. English
Party2:Democratic Party (United States)
Popular Vote2:64,293
Percentage2:48.43%
Map Size:220px
Governor
Before Election:Charles B. Andrews
Before Party:Republican Party (United States)
After Election:Hobart B. Bigelow
After Party:Republican Party (United States)

The 1880 Connecticut gubernatorial election was held on November 2, 1880. Republican nominee Hobart B. Bigelow defeated Democratic nominee James E. English with 50.52% of the vote.

General election

Candidates

Major party candidates

Other candidates