1817 Connecticut lieutenant gubernatorial election
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The 1817 Connecticut lieutenant gubernatorial election was held on April 7, 1817, in order to elect the lieutenant governor of Connecticut. Incumbent Toleration lieutenant governor Jonathan Ingersoll won re-election as he ran unopposed with the support of both the Toleration and the Federalist Party.[1]
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April 7, 1817
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General election
On election day, April 7, 1817, incumbent Toleration lieutenant governor Jonathan Ingersoll won re-election with 98.70% of the vote as he faced no opposition, thereby retaining Toleration control over the office of lieutenant governor. Ingersoll was sworn in for his second term on May 8, 1817.[2]
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toleration | Jonathan Ingersoll (incumbent) | 738 | 98.70 | |
| Scattering | 10 | 1.30 | ||
| Total votes | 748 | 100.00 | ||
| Toleration hold | ||||