1781 Connecticut gubernatorial election
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The 1781 Connecticut gubernatorial election was held on April 12, 1781, in order to elect the Governor of Connecticut. Incumbent Nonpartisan Governor Jonathan Trumbull won a plurality of the vote in his re-election bid against other candidates. However, as no candidate received a majority of the total votes cast as was required by Connecticut law, the election was forwarded to the Connecticut legislature, who chose Trumbull as governor.[1]
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April 12, 1781
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General election
On election day, April 12, 1781, incumbent Nonpartisan Governor Jonathan Trumbull won re-election after having been chosen by the Connecticut legislature. Trumbull was sworn in for his sixth term on May 10, 1781.[2]
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nonpartisan | Jonathan Trumbull (incumbent) | 2,636 | 38.75 | |
| Scattering | 4,166 | 61.25 | ||
| Total votes | 6,802 | 100.00 | ||
| Nonpartisan hold | ||||