1805 Connecticut lieutenant gubernatorial election
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The 1805 Connecticut lieutenant gubernatorial election was held on April 8, 1805, in order to elect the lieutenant governor of Connecticut. Incumbent Federalist lieutenant governor John Treadwell defeated Democratic-Republican candidate Asa Spalding in a re-match of the previous year's election.[1]
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April 8, 1805
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General election
On election day, April 8, 1805, incumbent Federalist lieutenant governor John Treadwell won re-election by a margin of 3,457 votes against his opponent Democratic-Republican candidate Asa Spalding, thereby retaining Federalist control over the office of lieutenant governor. Treadwell was sworn in for his eighth term on May 9, 1805.[2]
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Federalist | John Treadwell (incumbent) | 10,635 | 59.00 | |
| Democratic-Republican | Asa Spalding | 7,178 | 39.80 | |
| Scattering | 202 | 1.20 | ||
| Total votes | 18,015 | 100.00 | ||
| Federalist hold | ||||