1843 Connecticut gubernatorial election
Appearance
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Cleveland:40–50%50–60%60–70%70–80% Baldwin:40–50%50–60%60–70%70–80% Tie | |||||||||||||||||
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The1843 Connecticut gubernatorial electionwas held on April 3, 1843.[1][2]IncumbentgovernorandDemocraticnomineeChauncey Fitch Clevelandwas re-elected, defeating former state legislator,AmistadlawyerandWhignomineeRoger Sherman Baldwinwith 50.13% of the vote.
General election
[edit]Candidates
[edit]Major party candidates
- Chauncey Fitch Cleveland, Democratic
- Roger Sherman Baldwin, Whig
Minor party candidates
- Francis Gillette, Liberty
Results
[edit]Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
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Democratic | Chauncey Fitch Cleveland(incumbent) | 27,416 | 50.13% | ||
Whig | Roger Sherman Baldwin | 25,401 | 46.45% | ||
Liberty | Francis Gillette | 1,872 | 3.42% | ||
Majority | 2,015 | ||||
Turnout |
References
[edit]- ^"For the Enquirer".Litchfield enquirer.Litchfield, Conn. March 30, 1843. p. 3.RetrievedMay 1,2022.
- ^"The State election in Connecticut".Herald of the times.Newport, R.I. March 30, 1843. p. 3.RetrievedMay 1,2022.
- ^"Our Campaigns".RetrievedSeptember 17,2020.