1827_Connecticut_gubernatorial_election

1827 Connecticut gubernatorial election

1827 Connecticut gubernatorial election

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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.

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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

Candidates

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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References

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


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