1824 Connecticut gubernatorial election

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1824 Connecticut gubernatorial election
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  1823
April 8, 1824
1825  
  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 vote6,637466
Percentage88.81%6.24%

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Wolcott:     50–60%     60–70%     70–80%     80–90%     90–100%
Pitkin:      60–70%
Plant:      50–60%
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Governor before election

Oliver Wolcott Jr.
Toleration

Elected Governor

Oliver Wolcott Jr.
Toleration

The 1824 Connecticut gubernatorial election was held on April 8, 1824. Incumbent governor and Toleration Party candidate Oliver Wolcott Jr. defeated former congressman and Federalist Party candidate Timothy Pitkin, winning with 88.81% of the vote.

Contents

General election

Candidates

Major candidates

Minor candidates

Results

1824 Connecticut gubernatorial election [1]
PartyCandidateVotes%±%
Toleration Oliver Wolcott Jr. (incumbent) 6,637 88.81%
Federalist Timothy Pitkin 4666.24%
OtherOthers2473.31%
Jacksonian David Plant 1231.65%
Majority 6,171
Turnout
Toleration hold Swing

References

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