1836 Connecticut lieutenant gubernatorial election
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The 1836 Connecticut lieutenant gubernatorial election was held on April 6, 1836, in order to elect the lieutenant governor of Connecticut. Incumbent Democratic lieutenant governor Ebenezer Stoddard won re-election against Whig nominee and former Speaker of the Connecticut House of Representatives Ebenezer Young.
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April 6, 1836
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General election
On election day, April 6, 1836, incumbent Democratic lieutenant governor Ebenezer Stoddard won re-election with 54.80% of the vote, thereby retaining Democratic control over the office of lieutenant governor. Stoddard was sworn in for his third term on May 4, 1836.[1]
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Ebenezer Stoddard (incumbent) | 18,725 | 54.80 | |
| Whig | Ebenezer Young | 15,070 | 44.10 | |
| Scattering | 377 | 1.10 | ||
| Total votes | 34,172 | 100.00 | ||
| Democratic hold | ||||