1828 Connecticut lieutenant gubernatorial election
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The 1828 Connecticut lieutenant gubernatorial election was held on April 10, 1828, in order to elect the lieutenant governor of Connecticut. Incumbent National Republican lieutenant governor John Samuel Peters won re-election as he ran with minimal opposition.
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April 10, 1828
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General election
On election day, April 10, 1828, incumbent National Republican lieutenant governor John Samuel Peters won re-election with 92.60% of the vote, thereby retaining National Republican control over the office of lieutenant governor. Peters was sworn in for his second term on May 7, 1828.[1]
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| National Republican | John Samuel Peters (incumbent) | 4,725 | 92.60 | |
| Scattering | 375 | 7.40 | ||
| Total votes | 5,100 | 100.00 | ||
| National Republican hold | ||||