1821 Connecticut gubernatorial election

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1821 Connecticut gubernatorial election
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  1820 April 12, 1821 1822  
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Nominee Oliver Wolcott Jr. Other
Party Toleration No party
Popular vote10,064714
Percentage86.91%6.17%

Governor before election

Oliver Wolcott Jr.
Toleration

Elected Governor

Oliver Wolcott Jr.
Toleration

The 1821 Connecticut gubernatorial election was held on April 12, 1821. Incumbent governor and Toleration Party candidate Oliver Wolcott Jr. was re-elected, winning with 86.91% of the vote.

Contents

General election

Candidates

Major candidates

Minor candidates

Results

1821 Connecticut gubernatorial election [1]
PartyCandidateVotes%±%
Toleration Oliver Wolcott Jr. (incumbent) 10,064 86.91%
OtherOthers7146.17%
Federalist Timothy Pitkin 5134.43%
Federalist Nathan Smith 2892.50%
Majority9,350
Turnout
Toleration hold Swing

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