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1837 Connecticut gubernatorial election
Nominee
Henry W. Edwards
William W. Ellsworth
Party
Democratic
Whig
Popular vote
23,805
21,508
Percentage
52.53%
47.47%
Governor before election
Henry W. Edwards
Democratic
Elected Governor
Henry W. Edwards
Democratic
The 1837 Connecticut gubernatorial election was held on April 5, 1837. 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.
General election [ ]
Candidates [ ]
Major party candidates
Henry W. Edwards, Democratic
William W. Ellsworth, Whig
Results [ ]
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