1845 Connecticut gubernatorial election
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The 1845 Connecticut gubernatorial election was held on April 7, 1845.[1][2] Incumbent governor, Amistad lawyer and Whig nominee Roger Sherman Baldwin was re-elected, defeating former congressman and Democratic nominee Isaac Toucey with 51.00% of the vote.
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April 7, 1845
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General election
Candidates
Major party candidates
- Roger Sherman Baldwin, Whig
- Isaac Toucey, Democratic
Minor party candidates
- Francis Gillette, Liberty
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whig | Roger Sherman Baldwin (incumbent) | 29,508 | 51.00% | ||
| Democratic | Isaac Toucey | 26,258 | 45.38% | ||
| Liberty | Francis Gillette | 2,099 | 3.63% | ||
| Majority | 3,250 | ||||
| Turnout | |||||
| Whig hold | Swing | ||||
