1863 Connecticut gubernatorial election

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1863 Connecticut gubernatorial election
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  1862 April 6, 1863 1864  
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Nominee William Alfred Buckingham Thomas H. Seymour
Party Republican Democratic
Popular vote41,03238,395
Percentage51.64%48.32%

1863 Connecticut gubernatorial election results map by county.svg
County results
Buckingham:     50–60%     60–70%
Seymour:     50–60%

Governor before election

William Alfred Buckingham
Republican

Elected Governor

William Alfred Buckingham
Republican

The 1863 Connecticut gubernatorial election was held on April 6, 1863. It was a rematch of the 1860 Connecticut gubernatorial election. Incumbent governor and Republican nominee William Alfred Buckingham defeated former governor and Democratic nominee Thomas H. Seymour with 51.64% of the vote.

Contents

General election

Candidates

Major party candidates

Results

1863 Connecticut gubernatorial election [1]
PartyCandidateVotes%±%
Republican William Alfred Buckingham (incumbent) 41,032 51.64%
Democratic Thomas H. Seymour 38,39548.32%
OtherOthers360.05%
Majority2,637
Turnout
Republican hold Swing

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