The 1858 Connecticut gubernatorial election was held on April 5, 1858.[1][2] Former Norwich mayor and Republican nominee William Alfred Buckingham defeated former congressman and Democratic nominee James T. Pratt with 51.97% of the vote.
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![]() County results Buckingham: 50–60% Pratt: 50–60% | |||||||||||||||||
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General election
editCandidates
editMajor party candidates
- William Alfred Buckingham, Republican
- James T. Pratt, Democratic
Results
editParty | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
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Republican | William Alfred Buckingham | 36,299 | 51.97% | ||
Democratic | James T. Pratt | 33,544 | 48.03% | ||
Majority | 2,755 | ||||
Turnout | |||||
Republican hold | Swing |
References
edit- ^ "State Politics". Litchfield enquirer. Litchfield, Conn. April 1, 1858. p. 2. Retrieved May 3, 2022.
- ^ "The Connecticut Election". The New York herald. New York, N.Y. April 5, 1858. p. 4. Retrieved May 3, 2022.
- ^ Dubin, Michael J. (2003). United States Gubernatorial Elections, 1776-1860: The Official Results by State and County. Jefferson: McFarland & Company. p. 25. ISBN 9780786414390.