1838 Connecticut gubernatorial election

The 1838 Connecticut gubernatorial election was held on April 2, 1838.^[1][2] Former congressman and Whig nominee William W. Ellsworth was elected, defeating former speaker of the Connecticut House of Representatives and Democratic nominee Seth Preston Beers with 54.14% of the vote.

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1838 Connecticut gubernatorial election

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Nominee William W. Ellsworth Seth P. Beers Party Whig Democratic Popular vote 27,115 21,489 Percentage 54.14% 42.90%

County results Municipality results Ellsworth:      40–50%      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%      80–90% Beers:      40–50%      50–60%      60–70%      70–80% Tie:      40–50% No Data/Vote:

Governor before election Henry W. Edwards Democratic Elected Governor William W. Ellsworth Whig

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