1847 Connecticut gubernatorial election

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1847 Connecticut gubernatorial election

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Nominee Clark Bissell Isaac Whittlesey
Party Whig Democratic
Popular vote 30,137 27,402
Percentage 50.54% 45.95%

Governor before election

Isaac Toucey
Democratic

Elected Governor

Clark Bissell
Whig

The 1847 Connecticut gubernatorial election was held on April 7, 1847. Former state legislator and Whig nominee Clark Bissell was elected, defeating Democratic nominee Isaac Whittlesey with 50.54% of the vote.

General election[]

Candidates[]

Major party candidates

  • Clark Bissell, Whig
  • Isaac Whittlesey, Democratic

Minor party candidates

  • Francis Gillette, Liberty


Results[]

1847 Connecticut gubernatorial election[1]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Whig Clark Bissell 30,137 50.54%
Democratic Isaac Whittlesey 27,402 45.95%
Liberty Francis Gillette 2,094 3.51%
Majority 2,735
Turnout
Whig gain from Democratic Swing

References[]

  1. ^ "Our Campaigns". Retrieved 2020-09-15.
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