1818 Connecticut gubernatorial election

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1818 Connecticut gubernatorial election
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  1817
April 9, 1818
1819  
  His Excellency Oliver Wolcott, Governor of the State of Connecticut MET DP837871 (3x4a).jpg TimothyPitkin.jpg
Nominee Oliver Wolcott Jr. Timothy Pitkin
Party Toleration Federalist
Popular vote15,4322,446
Percentage86.32%13.68%

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County results
Wolcott:     60–70%     80–90%     >90%
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Governor before election

Oliver Wolcott Jr.
Toleration

Elected Governor

Oliver Wolcott Jr.
Toleration

The 1818 Connecticut gubernatorial election was held on April 9, 1818. Incumbent governor and Toleration Party candidate Oliver Wolcott Jr. was re-elected, defeating congressman and Federalist Party candidate Timothy Pitkin with 86.32% of the vote.

Contents

General election

Candidates

Major candidates

Results

1818 Connecticut gubernatorial election [1]
PartyCandidateVotes%±%
Toleration Oliver Wolcott Jr. (incumbent) 15,432 86.32%
Federalist Timothy Pitkin 2,44613.68%
Majority 12,986
Turnout
Toleration hold Swing

References

  1. "Our Campaigns" . Retrieved September 23, 2020.