1813 Connecticut lieutenant gubernatorial election
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The 1813 Connecticut lieutenant gubernatorial election was held on April 12, 1813, in order to elect the lieutenant governor of Connecticut. Democratic-Republican candidate Isaac Spencer received a plurality of the votes against Federalist candidate and incumbent United States Senator from Connecticut Chauncey Goodrich and Federalist candidate and former member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Connecticut's at-large district Calvin Goddard. However, since no candidate received a majority in the popular vote, Chauncey Goodrich was elected by the Connecticut General Assembly per the Connecticut Charter of 1662.[1]
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April 12, 1813
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General election
On election day, April 12, 1813, Democratic-Republican candidate Isaac Spencer won a plurality of the vote by a margin of 902 votes against his foremost opponent Federalist candidate Chauncey Goodrich. However, as no candidate received a majority of the vote, the election was forwarded to the Connecticut General Assembly.[2]
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic-Republican | Isaac Spencer | 5,100 | 31.10 | |
| Federalist | Chauncey Goodrich | 4,198 | 25.60 | |
| Federalist | Calvin Goddard | 2,569 | 15.70 | |
| Scattering | 4,534 | 27.60 | ||
| Total votes | 16,401 | 100.00 | ||
| Democratic-Republican gain from Federalist | ||||
Legislative election
As no candidate received a majority of the vote, the Connecticut General Assembly was required to decide the election. Federalist candidate Chauncey Goodrich was ultimately elected by the Connecticut General Assembly, thereby retaining Federalist control over the office of lieutenant governor. Goodrich was sworn in for his first term on May 13, 1813.[3]
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Federalist | Chauncey Goodrich | 148 | 82.70% | |
| Democratic-Republican | Isaac Spencer | 18 | 10.10% | |
| Democratic-Republican | Elijah Boardman | 4 | 2.20% | |
| Federalist | John Treadwell | 4 | 2.20% | |
| Federalist | Calvin Goddard | 3 | 1.70% | |
| Federalist | John Cotton Smith | 2 | 1.10% | |
| Total votes | 179 | 100.00% | ||
| Federalist hold | ||||