1818 Connecticut gubernatorial election

April 9, 1818
 
Nominee Oliver Wolcott Jr. Timothy Pitkin
Party Toleration Federalist
Popular vote 15,432 2,446
Percentage 86.32% 13.68%

Governor before election

Oliver Wolcott Jr.
Toleration

Elected Governor

Oliver Wolcott Jr.
Toleration

The 1818 Connecticut gubernatorial election was held on April 9, 1818. Incumbent governor and Toleration Party candidate Oliver Wolcott Jr. was re-elected, defeating congressman and Federalist Party candidate Timothy Pitkin with 86.32% of the vote.

General election

Candidates

Major candidates

  • Oliver Wolcott Jr., Toleration
  • Timothy Pitkin, Federalist

Results

1818 Connecticut gubernatorial election[1]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Toleration Oliver Wolcott Jr. (incumbent) 15,432 86.32%
Federalist Timothy Pitkin 2,446 13.68%
Majority 12,986
Turnout
Toleration hold Swing

References

  1. "Our Campaigns". Retrieved September 23, 2020.


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