1858 Connecticut gubernatorial election

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1858 Connecticut gubernatorial election

← 1857 April 7, 1858 1859 →
  William A. Buckingham (Connecticut Governor).jpg James T. Pratt (Connecticut Congressman).jpg
Nominee William Alfred Buckingham James T. Pratt
Party Republican Democratic
Popular vote 36,299 33,544
Percentage 51.97% 48.03%

Governor before election

Alexander H. Holley
Republican

Elected Governor

William Alfred Buckingham
Republican

The 1858 Connecticut gubernatorial election was held on April 7, 1858. Former Norwich mayor and Republican nominee William Alfred Buckingham defeated former congressman and Democratic nominee James T. Pratt with 51.97% of the vote.

General election[]

Candidates[]

Major party candidates

  • William Alfred Buckingham, Republican
  • James T. Pratt, Democratic

Results[]

1858 Connecticut gubernatorial election[1]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Republican William Alfred Buckingham 36,299 51.97%
Democratic James T. Pratt 33,544 48.03%
Majority 2,755
Turnout
Republican hold Swing

References[]

  1. ^ "Our Campaigns". Retrieved 2020-09-14.
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