1837 Connecticut gubernatorial election

April 3, 1837
 
Nominee Henry W. Edwards William W. Ellsworth
Party Democratic Whig
Popular vote 23,805 21,508
Percentage 52.53% 47.47%

Governor before election

Henry W. Edwards
Democratic

Elected Governor

Henry W. Edwards
Democratic

The 1837 Connecticut gubernatorial election was held on April 3, 1837.[1] Incumbent governor and Democratic nominee Henry W. Edwards was re-elected, defeating former congressman and Whig nominee William W. Ellsworth with 52.53% of the vote.

General election

Candidates

Major party candidates

  • Henry W. Edwards, Democratic
  • William W. Ellsworth, Whig

Results

1837 Connecticut gubernatorial election[2]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Democratic Henry W. Edwards (incumbent) 23,805 52.53%
Whig William W. Ellsworth 21,508 47.47%
Majority 2,297
Turnout
Democratic hold Swing

References

  1. "Connecticut election". Herald of the times. Newport, R.I. April 6, 1837. p. 2. Retrieved May 1, 2022.
  2. "Our Campaigns". Retrieved September 18, 2020.


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