1861 Connecticut gubernatorial election

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1861 Connecticut gubernatorial election
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  1860 April 1, 1861 1862  
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Nominee William Alfred Buckingham James Chaffee Loomis
Party Republican Democratic
Popular vote43,01240,926
Percentage51.23%48.75%

Governor before election

William Alfred Buckingham
Republican

Elected Governor

William Alfred Buckingham
Republican

The 1861 Connecticut gubernatorial election was held on April 1, 1861. [1] [2] Incumbent governor and Republican nominee William Alfred Buckingham defeated Democratic nominee James Chaffee Loomis with 51.23% of the vote.

Contents

General election

Candidates

Major party candidates

Results

1861 Connecticut gubernatorial election [7]
PartyCandidateVotes%±%
Republican William Alfred Buckingham (incumbent) 43,012 51.23%
Democratic James Chaffee Loomis 40,92648.75%
OtherOthers170.02%
Majority2,086
Turnout
Republican hold Swing

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References

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