1808 Connecticut lieutenant gubernatorial election
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The 1808 Connecticut lieutenant gubernatorial election was held on April 11, 1808, 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 11, 1808
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General election
On election day, April 11, 1808, incumbent Federalist lieutenant governor John Treadwell won re-election by a margin of 5,917 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 eleventh term on May 12, 1808.[2]
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Federalist | John Treadwell (incumbent) | 11,254 | 67.10 | |
| Democratic-Republican | Asa Spalding | 5,337 | 31.80 | |
| Scattering | 189 | 1.10 | ||
| Total votes | 16,780 | 100.00 | ||
| Federalist hold | ||||