1819 Connecticut gubernatorial election

The 1819 Connecticut gubernatorial election was held on April 8, 1819. Incumbent governor and Toleration Party candidate Oliver Wolcott Jr. was re-elected, winning with 86.85% of the vote.

1819 Connecticut gubernatorial election

April 8, 1819
 
Nominee Oliver Wolcott Jr.
Party Toleration
Popular vote 22,539
Percentage 86.85%

Governor before election

Oliver Wolcott Jr.
Toleration

Elected Governor

Oliver Wolcott Jr.
Toleration

General election

Candidates

Major candidates

  • Oliver Wolcott Jr., Toleration

Minor candidates

  • Timothy Pitkin, Federalist
  • John Cotton Smith Smith, Federalist

Results

1819 Connecticut gubernatorial election[1][2]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Toleration Oliver Wolcott Jr. 22,539 86.85%
Federalist Timothy Pitkin 1,200 4.62%
Other Others 1,130 4.35%
Federalist John Cotton Smith 1,084 4.18%
Majority 21,339
Turnout
Toleration hold Swing

References

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