1858 Connecticut lieutenant gubernatorial election
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The 1858 Connecticut lieutenant gubernatorial election was held on April 7, 1858, to elect the lieutenant governor of Connecticut. Republican nominee Julius Catlin won the election against Democratic nominee John Cotton Smith.
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April 7, 1858
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General election
On election day, April 7, 1858, Republican nominee Julius Catlin won the election with 52.00% of the vote, thereby retaining Republican control over the office of lieutenant governor. Catlin was sworn in as the 49th lieutenant governor of Connecticut on May 5, 1858.[1]
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Julius Catlin | 36,365 | 52.00 | |
| Democratic | John Cotton Smith | 31,910 | 45.60 | |
| Scattering | 1,659 | 2.40 | ||
| Total votes | 69,925 | 100.00 | ||
| Republican hold | ||||