1839 Connecticut gubernatorial election

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1839 Connecticut gubernatorial election

← 1838 April 2, 1839 1840 →
  William Wolcott Ellsworth.jpeg JohnMiltonNiles.jpg
Nominee William W. Ellsworth John M. Niles
Party Whig Democratic
Popular vote 26,358 23,728
Percentage 51.52% 46.38%

Governor before election

William W. Ellsworth
Whig

Elected Governor

William W. Ellsworth
Whig

The 1839 Connecticut gubernatorial election was held on April 2, 1839. Incumbent governor and Whig nominee William W. Ellsworth was re-elected, defeating former senator and Democratic nominee John M. Niles with 51.52% of the vote.

General election[]

Candidates[]

Major party candidates

  • William W. Ellsworth, Whig
  • John M. Niles, Democratic

Minor party candidates

  • Elisha Phelps, Conservative

Results[]

1839 Connecticut gubernatorial election[1]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Whig William W. Ellsworth (incumbent) 26,358 51.52%
Democratic John M. Niles 23,728 46.38%
Conservative Elisha Phelps 1,071 2.09%
Majority 2,630
Turnout
Whig hold Swing

References[]

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