1858 Connecticut gubernatorial election

The 1858 Connecticut gubernatorial election was held on April 5, 1858.^[1][2] Former Norwich mayor and Republican nominee William Alfred Buckingham defeated former congressman and Democratic nominee James T. Pratt with 51.97% of the vote.

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1858 Connecticut gubernatorial election

← 1857 April 5, 1858 1859 â†’

Nominee William Alfred Buckingham James T. Pratt Party Republican Democratic Popular vote 36,299 33,544 Percentage 51.97% 48.03%

County results Municipality results Buckingham:      40–50%      50–60%      60–70%      70–80% Pratt:      50–60%      60–70%      70–80% Tie:      50%

Governor before election Alexander H. Holley Republican Elected Governor William Alfred Buckingham Republican

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