1802 Connecticut lieutenant gubernatorial election
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The 1802 Connecticut lieutenant gubernatorial election was held on April 12, 1802, in order to elect the lieutenant governor of Connecticut. Incumbent Federalist lieutenant governor John Treadwell defeated Democratic-Republican candidate David Turnbull and other candidates.[1]
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April 12, 1802
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General election
On election day, April 12, 1802, incumbent Federalist lieutenant governor John Treadwell won re-election by a margin of 5,172 votes against his foremost opponent Democratic-Republican candidate David Turnbull, thereby retaining Federalist control over the office of lieutenant governor. Treadwell was sworn in for his fifth term on May 13, 1802.[2]
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Federalist | John Treadwell (incumbent) | 9,085 | 66.80 | |
| Democratic-Republican | David Turnbull | 3,913 | 28.80 | |
| Scattering | 596 | 4.40 | ||
| Total votes | 13,594 | 100.00 | ||
| Federalist hold | ||||