1822 Connecticut gubernatorial election

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1822 Connecticut gubernatorial election
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  1821
April 11, 1822
1823  
  His Excellency Oliver Wolcott, Governor of the State of Connecticut MET DP837871 (3x4a).jpg 3x4.svg
Nominee Oliver Wolcott Jr. Zephaniah Swift
Party Toleration Federalist
Popular vote8,568570
Percentage86.59%5.76%

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Wolcott:     50–60%     60–70%     70–80%     80–90%     90–100%
French:      50–60%
Ingersoll:      60–70%
Pitkin:      50–60%
Pratt:      70–80%
Tie:      40–50%
No Vote/Data:      

Governor before election

Oliver Wolcott Jr.
Toleration

Elected Governor

Oliver Wolcott Jr.
Toleration

The 1822 Connecticut gubernatorial election was held on April 11, 1822. Incumbent governor and Toleration Party candidate Oliver Wolcott Jr. defeated former congressman and Federalist Party candidate Zephaniah Swift, winning with 86.59% of the vote.

Contents

General election

Candidates

Major candidates

Minor candidates

Results

1822 Connecticut gubernatorial election [1]
PartyCandidateVotes%±%
Toleration Oliver Wolcott Jr. (incumbent) 8,568 86.59%
Federalist Zephaniah Swift 5705.76%
OtherOthers3933.97%
Federalist Timothy Pitkin 3643.68%
Majority 7,998
Turnout
Toleration hold Swing

References

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