1814 Connecticut gubernatorial election
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The 1814 Connecticut gubernatorial election took place on April 11, 1814.
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April 11, 1814
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Incumbent Federalist Governor John Cotton Smith defeated Democratic-Republican nominee Elijah Boardman in a re-match of the previous year's election.
General election
Candidates
- Elijah Boardman, Democratic-Republican, former member of the Connecticut House of Representatives,[1] Democratic-Republican nominee for Governor in 1812 and 1813
- John Cotton Smith, Federalist, incumbent Governor
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Federalist | John Cotton Smith (incumbent) | 9,415 | 72.87% | ||
| Democratic-Republican | Elijah Boardman | 2,619 | 20.27% | ||
| Scattering | 887 | 6.86% | |||
| Majority | 6,796 | 52.60% | |||
| Turnout | 12,921 | ||||
| Federalist hold | Swing | ||||
