1843 Connecticut gubernatorial election

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1843 Connecticut gubernatorial election
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Nominee Chauncey Fitch Cleveland Roger Sherman Baldwin
Party Democratic Whig
Popular vote27,41625,401
Percentage50.13%46.45%
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Cleveland:     40–50%     50–60%     60–70%     70–80%
Baldwin:     40–50%     50–60%     60–70%     70–80%
     Tie
Governor before election

Chauncey Fitch Cleveland
Democratic

Elected Governor

Chauncey Fitch Cleveland
Democratic

The 1843 Connecticut gubernatorial election was held on April 3, 1843. [1] [2] Incumbent governor and Democratic nominee Chauncey Fitch Cleveland was re-elected, defeating former state legislator, Amistad lawyer and Whig nominee Roger Sherman Baldwin with 50.13% of the vote.

Contents

General election

Candidates

Major party candidates

Minor party candidates

Results

1843 Connecticut gubernatorial election [3]
PartyCandidateVotes%±%
Democratic Chauncey Fitch Cleveland (incumbent) 27,416 50.13%
Whig Roger Sherman Baldwin 25,40146.45%
Liberty Francis Gillette 1,8723.42%
Majority2,015
Turnout

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References

  1. ↑ "For the Enquirer". Litchfield enquirer. Litchfield, Conn. March 30, 1843. p. 3. Retrieved May 1, 2022.
  2. ↑ "The State election in Connecticut". Herald of the times. Newport, R.I. March 30, 1843. p. 3. Retrieved May 1, 2022.
  3. ↑ "Our Campaigns" . Retrieved September 17, 2020.


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