1807 Connecticut Secretary of the State election
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The 1807 Connecticut Secretary of the State election was held on April 13, 1807, in order to elect the Secretary of the State of Connecticut. Incumbent Federalist Secretary of the State Samuel Wyllys won re-election against Democratic-Republican candidate Henry Seymour in a re-match of the previous year's election.[1]
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April 13, 1807
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General election
On election day, April 13, 1807, incumbent Federalist Secretary of the State Samuel Wyllys won re-election by a margin of 4,349 votes against his foremost opponent Democratic-Republican candidate Henry Seymour, thereby retaining Federalist control over the office of Secretary of the State. Wyllys was sworn in for his twelfth term on May 14, 1807.[2]
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Federalist | Samuel Wyllys (incumbent) | 7,956 | 68.80 | |
| Democratic-Republican | Henry Seymour | 3,607 | 31.20 | |
| Total votes | 11,563 | 100.00 | ||
| Federalist hold | ||||