1839 Connecticut gubernatorial election

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1839 Connecticut gubernatorial election
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  1838 April 1, 1839 1840  
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Nominee William W. Ellsworth John M. Niles
Party Whig Democratic
Popular vote26,35823,728
Percentage51.52%46.38%

1839 Connecticut gubernatorial election results map by county.svg
County results
Ellsworth:     50–60%
Niles:     50–60%

Governor before election

William W. Ellsworth
Whig

Elected Governor

William W. Ellsworth
Whig

The 1839 Connecticut gubernatorial election was held on April 1, 1839. [1] [2] Incumbent governor and Whig nominee William W. Ellsworth was re-elected, defeating former senator and Democratic nominee John M. Niles with 51.52% of the vote.

Contents

General election

Candidates

Major party candidates

Minor party candidates

Results

1839 Connecticut gubernatorial election [3]
PartyCandidateVotes%±%
Whig William W. Ellsworth (incumbent) 26,358 51.52%
Democratic John M. Niles 23,72846.38%
Conservative Elisha Phelps 1,0712.09%
Majority2,630
Turnout
Whig hold Swing

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References

  1. "Old Litchfield right side up again!". Litchfield enquirer. Litchfield, Conn. April 4, 1839. p. 3. Retrieved May 1, 2022.
  2. "Connecticut election". Herald of the times. Newport, R.I. April 4, 1839. p. 3. Retrieved May 1, 2022.
  3. "Our Campaigns" . Retrieved September 18, 2020.