1820 Connecticut gubernatorial election

The 1820 Connecticut gubernatorial election was held on April 13, 1820. Incumbent governor and Toleration Party candidate Oliver Wolcott Jr. was re-elected, defeating Federalist Party candidates former delegate Nathan Smith and former congressman and state legislator Timothy Pitkin with 76.14% of the vote.

1820 Connecticut gubernatorial election

April 13, 1820
 
Nominee Oliver Wolcott Jr. Nathan Smith Timothy Pitkin
Party Toleration Federalist Federalist
Popular vote 15,738 2,659 1,140
Percentage 76.14% 12.86% 5.52%

 
Nominee Others
Party No party
Popular vote 1,134
Percentage 5.49%

Governor before election

Oliver Wolcott Jr.
Toleration

Elected Governor

Oliver Wolcott Jr.
Toleration

General election

Candidates

Major candidates

  • Oliver Wolcott Jr., Toleration
  • Nathan Smith, Federalist
  • Timothy Pitkin, Federalist

Results

1820 Connecticut gubernatorial election[1]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Toleration Oliver Wolcott Jr. 15,738 76.14%
Federalist Nathan Smith 2,659 12.86%
Federalist Timothy Pitkin 1,140 5.52%
Other Others 1,134 5.49%
Majority 9,350
Turnout
Toleration hold Swing

References

  1. "Our Campaigns". Retrieved 2020-09-23.
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