1837 Connecticut gubernatorial election

The 1837 Connecticut gubernatorial election was held on April 3, 1837.^[1] Incumbent governor and Democratic nominee Henry W. Edwards was re-elected, defeating former congressman and Whig nominee William W. Ellsworth with 52.53% of the vote.

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1837 Connecticut gubernatorial election

← 1836 April 3, 1837 1838 â†’

Nominee Henry W. Edwards William W. Ellsworth Party Democratic Whig Popular vote 23,805 21,508 Percentage 52.53% 47.47%

County results Municipality results Edwards:      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%      80–90% Ellsworth:      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%

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

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