1827 Connecticut gubernatorial election

The 1827 Connecticut gubernatorial election was held on April 12, 1827. Former congressman, speaker and Democratic-Republican candidate Gideon Tomlinson defeated incumbent governor and Democratic-Republican candidate Oliver Wolcott Jr., winning with 56.71% of the vote.

1827 Connecticut gubernatorial election

← 1826 April 12, 1827 1828 →
 
Nominee Gideon Tomlinson Oliver Wolcott Jr.
Party Democratic-Republican Democratic-Republican
Popular vote 7,681 5,295
Percentage 56.71% 39.09%

County results
Tomlinson:      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%
Wolcott:      40–50%      50–60%

Governor before election

Oliver Wolcott Jr.
Toleration

Elected Governor

Gideon Tomlinson
Democratic-Republican Party (Tomlinson Faction)

The Democratic-Republicans in Connecticut had grown tired of governor Wolcott, and wished to replace him. They nominated Tomlinson instead, and Tomlinson fended off a challenge from Wolcott and his supporters.[1]

General election

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Candidates

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Major candidates

  • Gideon Tomlinson, Democratic-Republican, Tomlinson Faction
  • Oliver Wolcott Jr., Democratic-Republican, Wolcott Faction

Minor candidates

  • David Daggett, Federalist
  • Timothy Pitkin, Federalist

Results

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1827 Connecticut gubernatorial election[2]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Democratic-Republican Gideon Tomlinson 7,681 56.71%
Democratic-Republican Oliver Wolcott Jr. (incumbent) 5,295 39.09%
Other Others 233 1.72%
Federalist David Daggett 175 1.29%
Federalist Timothy Pitkin 161 1.19%
Majority 2,386
Turnout
Democratic-Republican hold Swing

References

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  1. ^ "Gideon Tomlinson", Museum of Connecticut History Retrieved 9/19/2020
  2. ^ "Our Campaigns". Retrieved September 19, 2020.