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.
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General election
editCandidates
editMajor party candidates
- Henry W. Edwards, Democratic
- William W. Ellsworth, Whig
Results
edit| 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
edit- ^ "Connecticut election". Herald of the times. Newport, R.I. April 6, 1837. p. 2. Retrieved May 1, 2022.
- ^ "Our Campaigns". Retrieved September 18, 2020.
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