1801 Connecticut lieutenant gubernatorial election
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The 1801 Connecticut lieutenant gubernatorial election was held on April 13, 1801, in order to elect the lieutenant governor of Connecticut. Incumbent Federalist lieutenant governor John Treadwell defeated Democratic-Republican candidate Ephraim Kirby and other candidates.[1]
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April 13, 1801
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General election
On election day, April 13, 1801, incumbent Federalist lieutenant governor John Treadwell won re-election by a margin of 7,028 votes against his foremost opponent Democratic-Republican candidate Ephraim Kirby, thereby retaining Federalist control over the office of lieutenant governor. Treadwell was sworn in for his fourth term on May 14, 1801.[2]
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Federalist | John Treadwell (incumbent) | 9,066 | 79.00 | |
| Democratic-Republican | Ephraim Kirby | 2,038 | 17.80 | |
| Scattering | 368 | 3.20 | ||
| Total votes | 11,472 | 100.00 | ||
| Federalist hold | ||||