1838 Connecticut gubernatorial election
The 1838 Connecticut gubernatorial election was held on April 4, 1838. Former congressman and Whig nominee William W. Ellsworth was elected, defeating former speaker of the Connecticut House of Representatives and Democratic nominee Seth Preston Beers with 54.14% of the vote.
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General election
Candidates
Major party candidates
- William W. Ellsworth, Whig
- Seth P. Beers, Democratic
Minor party candidates
- Elisha Phelps, Conservative
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
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| Whig | William W. Ellsworth | 27,115 | 54.14% | ||
| Democratic | Seth P. Beers | 21,489 | 42.90% | ||
| Conservative | Elisha Phelps | 1,483 | 2.96% | ||
| Majority | 5,626 | ||||
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| Whig gain from Democratic | Swing | ||||
References
- "Our Campaigns". Retrieved 2020-09-18.
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