1827 Connecticut gubernatorial election

The 1827 Connecticut gubernatorial election was held on April 12, 1827. Former congressman, speaker and Democratic-Republican candidate Gideon Tomlinson defeated incumbent governor and Democratic-Republican candidate Oliver Wolcott Jr., winning with 56.71% of the vote.

1827 Connecticut gubernatorial election

April 12, 1827
 
Nominee Gideon Tomlinson Oliver Wolcott Jr.
Party Democratic–Republican Democratic–Republican
Popular vote 7,681 5,295
Percentage 56.71% 39.09%

Governor before election

Oliver Wolcott Jr.
Toleration

Elected Governor

Gideon Tomlinson
Democratic-Republican Party (Tomlinson Faction)

The Democratic-Republicans in Connecticut had grown tired of governor Wolcott, and wished to replace him. They nominated Tomlinson instead, and Tomlinson fended off a challenge from Wolcott and his supporters.[1]

General election

Candidates

Major candidates

  • Gideon Tomlinson, Democratic-Republican, Tomlinson Faction
  • Oliver Wolcott Jr., Democratic-Republican, Wolcott Faction

Minor candidates

  • David Daggett, Federalist
  • Timothy Pitkin, Federalist

Results

1827 Connecticut gubernatorial election[2]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Democratic–Republican Gideon Tomlinson 7,681 56.71%
Democratic–Republican Oliver Wolcott Jr. 5,295 39.09%
Other Others 233 1.72%
Federalist David Daggett 175 1.29%
Federalist Timothy Pitkin 161 1.19%
Majority 2,386
Turnout
Democratic–Republican hold Swing

References

  1. "Gideon Tomlinson", Museum of Connecticut History Retrieved 9/19/2020
  2. "Our Campaigns". Retrieved 2020-09-19.
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