1778 Connecticut gubernatorial election

The 1778 Connecticut gubernatorial election was held on 9 April 1778 in order to elect the Governor of Connecticut. Incumbent Nonpartisan Governor Jonathan Trumbull won re-election as he ran unopposed.[1]

1778 Connecticut gubernatorial election

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Nominee Jonathan Trumbull
Party Nonpartisan
Popular vote 2,306
Percentage 100.00%

Governor before election

Jonathan Trumbull
Nonpartisan

Elected Governor

Jonathan Trumbull
Nonpartisan

General election

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On election day, 9 April 1778, incumbent Nonpartisan Governor Jonathan Trumbull easily won re-election as he ran unopposed. Trumbull was sworn in for his third term on 10 May 1778.[2]

Results

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Connecticut gubernatorial election, 1778
Party Candidate Votes %
Nonpartisan Jonathan Trumbull (incumbent) 2,306 100.00
Total votes 2,306 100.00
Nonpartisan hold

References

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  1. ^ "Governor Jonathan Trumbull". Connecticut State Library. July 2002. Retrieved 21 April 2024.
  2. ^ "CT Governor". ourcampaigns.com. 13 April 2005. Retrieved 21 April 2024.