1838_Connecticut_gubernatorial_election

1838 Connecticut gubernatorial election

1838 Connecticut gubernatorial election

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The 1838 Connecticut gubernatorial election was held on April 2, 1838.[1][2] Former congressman and Whig nominee William W. Ellsworth was elected, defeating former speaker of the Connecticut House of Representatives and Democratic nominee Seth Preston Beers with 54.14% of the vote.

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General election

Candidates

Major party candidates

  • William W. Ellsworth, Whig
  • Seth P. Beers, Democratic

Minor party candidates

  • Elisha Phelps, Conservative

Results

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References

  1. [1]
    "Old Litchfield right again!". Litchfield enquirer. Litchfield, Conn. April 5, 1838. p. 3. Retrieved May 1, 2022.
  2. [2]
    "Connecticut election". Herald of the times. Newport, R.I. April 5, 1838. p. 3. Retrieved May 1, 2022.
  3. [3]
    "Our Campaigns". Retrieved September 18, 2020.


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