1837 Connecticut gubernatorial election

1837 Connecticut gubernatorial election

←  1836 April 3, 1837 1838  →

Nominee Henry W. Edwards William W. Ellsworth Party Democratic Whig Popular vote 23,805 21,508 Percentage 52.53% 47.47%

County results Municipality results Edwards:      50–60%     60–70%     70–80%     80–90% Ellsworth:      50–60%     60–70%     70–80%

Governor before election Henry W. Edwards Democratic Elected Governor Henry W. Edwards Democratic

The 1837 Connecticut gubernatorial election was held on April 3, 1837. ^[1] Incumbent governor and Democratic nominee Henry W. Edwards was re-elected, defeating former congressman and Whig nominee William W. Ellsworth with 52.53% of the vote.

General election

Candidates

Major party candidates

• Henry W. Edwards, Democratic
• William W. Ellsworth, Whig

Results

1837 Connecticut gubernatorial election ^[2]

Party		Candidate	Votes	%	±%
	Democratic	Henry W. Edwards (incumbent)	23,805	52.53%
	Whig	William W. Ellsworth	21,508	47.47%
Majority			2,297
Turnout
	Democratic hold		Swing

References

1. "Connecticut election". Herald of the times. Newport, R.I. April 6, 1837. p. 2. Retrieved May 1, 2022.
2. "Our Campaigns" . Retrieved September 18, 2020.