1858_Connecticut_gubernatorial_election

1858 Connecticut gubernatorial election

1858 Connecticut gubernatorial election

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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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General election

Candidates

Major party candidates

  • William Alfred Buckingham, Republican
  • James T. Pratt, Democratic

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References

  1. [1]
    "State Politics". Litchfield enquirer. Litchfield, Conn. April 1, 1858. p. 2. Retrieved May 3, 2022.
  2. [2]
    "The Connecticut Election". The New York herald. New York, N.Y. April 5, 1858. p. 4. Retrieved May 3, 2022.
  3. [3]
    Dubin, Michael J. (2003). United States Gubernatorial Elections, 1776-1860: The Official Results by State and County. Jefferson: McFarland & Company. p. 25. ISBN 9780786414390.


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