1837 Connecticut lieutenant gubernatorial election
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The 1837 Connecticut lieutenant gubernatorial election was held on April 5, 1837, in order to elect the lieutenant governor of Connecticut. Incumbent Democratic lieutenant governor Ebenezer Stoddard won re-election against Whig nominee and incumbent member of the Connecticut Senate Benjamin Isaacs.
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April 5, 1837
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General election
On election day, April 5, 1837, incumbent Democratic lieutenant governor Ebenezer Stoddard won re-election with 52.70% of the vote, thereby retaining Democratic control over the office of lieutenant governor. Stoddard was sworn in for his fourth term on May 3, 1837.[1]
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Ebenezer Stoddard (incumbent) | 23,853 | 52.70 | |
| Whig | Benjamin Isaacs | 21,399 | 47.30 | |
| Scattering | 8 | 0.00 | ||
| Total votes | 45,260 | 100.00 | ||
| Democratic hold | ||||