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.
April 5, 1852
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Seymour: 40â50% 50â60% 60â70% 70â80% Kendrick: 40â50% 50â60% 60â70% 70â80% Tie: 40â50% | |||||||||||||||||
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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
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
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| 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 | ||||