1847 Connecticut gubernatorial election
The 1847 Connecticut gubernatorial election was held on April 7, 1847. Former state legislator and Whig nominee Clark Bissell was elected, defeating Democratic nominee Isaac Whittlesey with 50.54% of the vote.
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General election
Candidates
Major party candidates
- Clark Bissell, Whig
- Isaac Whittlesey, Democratic
Minor party candidates
- Francis Gillette, Liberty
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
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| Whig | Clark Bissell | 30,137 | 50.54% | ||
| Democratic | Isaac Whittlesey | 27,402 | 45.95% | ||
| Liberty | Francis Gillette | 2,094 | 3.51% | ||
| Majority | 2,735 | ||||
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| Whig gain from Democratic | Swing | ||||
References
- "Our Campaigns". Retrieved 2020-09-15.
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