1831 Connecticut gubernatorial election

The 1831 Connecticut gubernatorial election was held on April 8, 1831. Incumbent acting governor and National Republican nominee John S. Peters was elected to a term in his own right after the resignation of his predecessor Gideon Tomlinson, defeating Anti-Masonic nominee Zalmon Storrs with 68.75% of the vote.

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1831 Connecticut gubernatorial election

← 1830 April 8, 1831 1832 â†’

Nominee John S. Peters Zalmon Storrs Party National Republican Anti-Masonic Popular vote 12,819 4,778 Percentage 68.75% 25.62%

County results Municipality results Peters:      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%      80–90%      90–100% Storrs:      50–60%      60–70%      70–80% Edwards:      30–40% No Vote/Data:

Governor before election John S. Peters (acting) National Republican Elected Governor John S. Peters National Republican

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As the election took place during the early Second Party System, this was the last time a candidate for the governor's office would be listed under the Federalist banner.