1858 Connecticut gubernatorial election

The 1858 Connecticut gubernatorial election was held on April 7, 1858. Former Norwich mayor and Republican nominee William Alfred Buckingham defeated former congressman and Democratic nominee James T. Pratt with 51.97% of the vote.

1858 Connecticut gubernatorial election

April 7, 1858
 
Nominee William Alfred Buckingham James T. Pratt
Party Republican Democratic
Popular vote 36,299 33,544
Percentage 51.97% 48.03%

Governor before election

Alexander H. Holley
Republican

Elected Governor

William Alfred Buckingham
Republican

General election

Candidates

Major party candidates

  • William Alfred Buckingham, Republican
  • James T. Pratt, Democratic

Results

1858 Connecticut gubernatorial election[1]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Republican William Alfred Buckingham 36,299 51.97%
Democratic James T. Pratt 33,544 48.03%
Majority 2,755
Turnout
Republican hold Swing

References

  1. "Our Campaigns". Retrieved 2020-09-14.
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