1836 Connecticut gubernatorial election

The 1836 Connecticut gubernatorial election was held on April 4, 1836.^[1][2] Incumbent governor and Democratic nominee Henry W. Edwards was re-elected, defeating former governor, senator and Whig nominee Gideon Tomlinson with 53.93% of the vote.

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1836 Connecticut gubernatorial election

← 1835 April 4, 1836 1837 â†’

Nominee Henry W. Edwards Gideon Tomlinson Party Democratic Whig Popular vote 20,360 17,393 Percentage 53.93% 46.07%

County results Municipality results Seymour:      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%      80–90% Trumbull:      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%      80–90% Tie:      50% No Vote/Data:

Governor before election Henry W. Edwards Democratic Elected Governor Henry W. Edwards Democratic

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