1852 Connecticut gubernatorial election

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The 1852 Connecticut gubernatorial election was held on April 5, 1852.[1][2] Incumbent governor and Democratic Party nominee Thomas H. Seymour defeated incumbent Lieutenant Governor and Whig nominee Green Kendrick with 50.39% of the vote.

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1852 Connecticut gubernatorial election

← 1851
April 5, 1852
1853 â†’
 
Nominee Thomas H. Seymour Green Kendrick
Party Democratic Whig
Popular vote 31,624 28,241
Percentage 50.39% 44.99%

Seymour:      40–50%      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%
Kendrick:      40–50%      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%
Tie:      40–50%

Governor before election

Thomas H. Seymour
Democratic

Elected Governor

Thomas H. Seymour
Democratic

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General election

Candidates

Major party candidates

  • Thomas H. Seymour, Democratic
  • Green Kendrick, Whig

Minor party candidates

  • Francis Gillette, Free Soil

Results

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1852 Connecticut gubernatorial election[3]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Democratic Thomas H. Seymour (incumbent) 31,624 50.39%
Whig Green Kendrick 28,241 44.99%
Free Soil Francis Gillette 2,900 4.62%
Majority 3,383
Turnout
Democratic hold Swing
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