1837 Connecticut gubernatorial election
The 1837 Connecticut gubernatorial election was held on April 5, 1837. Incumbent governor and Democratic nominee Henry W. Edwards was re-elected, defeating former congressman and Whig nominee William W. Ellsworth with 52.53% of the vote.
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General election
Candidates
Major party candidates
- Henry W. Edwards, Democratic
- William W. Ellsworth, Whig
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
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| Democratic | Henry W. Edwards | 23,805 | 52.53% | ||
| Whig | William W. Ellsworth | 21,508 | 47.47% | ||
| Majority | 2,297 | ||||
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| Democratic hold | Swing | ||||
References
- "Our Campaigns". Retrieved 2020-09-18.
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