1843 Connecticut gubernatorial election
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The 1843 Connecticut gubernatorial election was held on April 3, 1843.[1][2] Incumbent governor and Democratic nominee Chauncey Fitch Cleveland was re-elected, defeating former state legislator, Amistad lawyer and Whig nominee Roger Sherman Baldwin with 50.13% of the vote.
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April 3, 1843
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Cleveland: 40â50% 50â60% 60â70% 70â80% Baldwin: 40â50% 50â60% 60â70% 70â80% Tie | |||||||||||||||||
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General election
Candidates
Major party candidates
- Chauncey Fitch Cleveland, Democratic
- Roger Sherman Baldwin, Whig
Minor party candidates
- Francis Gillette, Liberty
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
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| Democratic | Chauncey Fitch Cleveland (incumbent) | 27,416 | 50.13% | ||
| Whig | Roger Sherman Baldwin | 25,401 | 46.45% | ||
| Liberty | Francis Gillette | 1,872 | 3.42% | ||
| Majority | 2,015 | ||||
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