1839 Connecticut gubernatorial election

The 1839 Connecticut gubernatorial election was held on April 2, 1839. Incumbent governor and Whig nominee William W. Ellsworth was re-elected, defeating former senator and Democratic nominee John M. Niles with 51.52% of the vote.

1839 Connecticut gubernatorial election

April 2, 1839
 
Nominee William W. Ellsworth John M. Niles
Party Whig Democratic
Popular vote 26,358 23,728
Percentage 51.52% 46.38%

Governor before election

William W. Ellsworth
Whig

Elected Governor

William W. Ellsworth
Whig

General election

Candidates

Major party candidates

  • William W. Ellsworth, Whig
  • John M. Niles, Democratic

Minor party candidates

  • Elisha Phelps, Conservative

Results

1839 Connecticut gubernatorial election[1]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Whig William W. Ellsworth 26,358 51.52%
Democratic John M. Niles 23,728 46.38%
Conservative Elisha Phelps 1,071 2.09%
Majority 2,630
Turnout
Whig hold Swing

References

  1. "Our Campaigns". Retrieved 2020-09-18.
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