1823 Connecticut gubernatorial election

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1823 Connecticut gubernatorial election
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  1822 April 10, 1823 1824  
  His Excellency Oliver Wolcott, Governor of the State of Connecticut MET DP837871 (3x4a).jpg
Nominee Oliver Wolcott Jr.
Party Toleration
Popular vote9,090
Percentage88.96%

1823 Connecticut gubernatorial election results map by county.svg
County results
Wolcott:     80–90%     >90%

Governor before election

Oliver Wolcott Jr.
Toleration

Elected Governor

Oliver Wolcott Jr.
Toleration

The 1823 Connecticut gubernatorial election was held on April 10, 1823. Incumbent governor and Toleration Party candidate Oliver Wolcott Jr. won re-election with 88.96% of the vote.

Contents

General election

Candidates

Major candidates

Minor candidates

Results

1823 Connecticut gubernatorial election [1]
PartyCandidateVotes%±%
Toleration Oliver Wolcott Jr. (incumbent) 9,090 88.96%
OtherOthers5004.89%
Federalist Zephaniah Swift 3913.83%
Federalist Timothy Pitkin 2372.32%
Majority8,590
Turnout
Toleration hold Swing

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