1835 Connecticut lieutenant gubernatorial election
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The 1835 Connecticut lieutenant gubernatorial election was held on April 10, 1835, in order to elect the lieutenant governor of Connecticut. Democratic nominee and former lieutenant governor Ebenezer Stoddard won the election against incumbent Whig lieutenant governor Thaddeus Betts in a rematch of the previous election.
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April 10, 1835
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General election
On election day, April 10, 1835, Democratic nominee and former lieutenant governor Ebenezer Stoddard won the election with 52.60% of the vote, thereby gaining Democratic control over the office of lieutenant governor. Stoddard was sworn in for his second non-consecutive term on May 6, 1835.[1]
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Ebenezer Stoddard | 21,296 | 52.60 | |
| Whig | Thaddeus Betts (incumbent) | 18,470 | 45.60 | |
| Scattering | 682 | 1.80 | ||
| Total votes | 40,517 | 100.00 | ||
| Democratic gain from Whig | ||||