1840 Connecticut lieutenant gubernatorial election
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The 1840 Connecticut lieutenant gubernatorial election was held on April 1, 1840, to elect the lieutenant governor of Connecticut. Incumbent Whig lieutenant governor Charles Hawley won re-election against Democratic nominee and former member of the Connecticut Senate John Stewart in a rematch of the previous election.
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April 1, 1840
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General election
On election day, April 1, 1840, incumbent Whig lieutenant governor Charles Hawley won re-election with 53.10% of the vote, thereby retaining Whig control over the office of lieutenant governor. Hawley was sworn in for his third term on May 6, 1840.[1]
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whig | Charles Hawley (incumbent) | 29,651 | 53.10 | |
| Democratic | John Stewart | 25,373 | 45.40 | |
| Scattering | 287 | 1.50 | ||
| Total votes | 55,873 | 100.00 | ||
| Whig hold | ||||