1847 Connecticut gubernatorial election
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The 1847 Connecticut gubernatorial election was held on April 5, 1847.[1][2] Former state legislator and Whig nominee Clark Bissell was elected, defeating Democratic nominee Isaac Whittlesey with 50.54% of the vote.
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April 5, 1847
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Bissell: 40â50% 50â60% 60â70% 70â80% Whittlesey: 40â50% 50â60% 60â70% Tie: 40â50% | |||||||||||||||||
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General election
Candidates
Major party candidates
- Clark Bissell, Whig
- Isaac Whittlesey, Democratic
Minor party candidates
- Francis Gillette, Liberty
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
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| Whig | Clark Bissell | 30,137 | 50.54% | ||
| Democratic | Isaac Whittlesey | 27,402 | 45.95% | ||
| Liberty | Francis Gillette | 2,094 | 3.51% | ||
| Majority | 2,735 | ||||
| Turnout | |||||
| Whig gain from Democratic | Swing | ||||
