1836 Connecticut gubernatorial election

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1836 Connecticut gubernatorial election

← 1835 April 6, 1836 1837 →
  HenryEdwards.jpg Gideon Tomlinson (Conn. Rep., Gov., US Sen.).jpg
Nominee Henry W. Edwards Gideon Tomlinson
Party Democratic Whig
Popular vote 20,360 17,393
Percentage 53.93% 46.07%

Governor before election

Henry W. Edwards
Democratic

Elected Governor

Henry W. Edwards
Democratic

The 1836 Connecticut gubernatorial election was held on April 6, 1836. Incumbent governor and Democratic nominee Henry W. Edwards was re-elected, defeating former governor, senator and Whig nominee Gideon Tomlinson with 53.93% of the vote.

General election[]

Candidates[]

Major party candidates

  • Henry W. Edwards, Democratic
  • Gideon Tomlinson, Whig

Results[]

1836 Connecticut gubernatorial election[1]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Democratic Henry W. Edwards (incumbent) 20,360 53.93%
Whig Gideon Tomlinson 17,393 46.07%
Majority 2,967
Turnout
Democratic hold Swing

References[]

  1. ^ "Our Campaigns". Retrieved 2020-09-18.
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