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1838 Connecticut gubernatorial election
Nominee
William W. Ellsworth
Seth P. Beers
Party
Whig
Democratic
Popular vote
27,115
21,489
Percentage
54.14%
42.90%
Governor before election
Henry W. Edwards
Democratic
Elected Governor
William W. Ellsworth
Whig
The 1838 Connecticut gubernatorial election was held on April 4, 1838. 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.
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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