1867 Connecticut lieutenant gubernatorial election
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The 1867 Connecticut lieutenant gubernatorial election was held on April 1, 1867, to elect the lieutenant governor of Connecticut. Democratic nominee Ephraim H. Hyde won the election against Republican nominee and former Speaker of the Connecticut House of Representatives Oliver Henry Perry.
Results
On election day, April 1, 1867, Democratic nominee Ephraim H. Hyde won the election with 50.30% of the vote, thereby gaining Democratic control over the office of lieutenant governor. Hyde was sworn in as the 53rd lieutenant governor of Connecticut on May 1, 1867.[1]
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Ephraim H. Hyde | 47,407 | 50.30 | |
| Republican | Oliver Henry Perry | 46,808 | 49.70 | |
| Scattering | 1 | 0.00 | ||
| Total votes | 94,216 | 100.00 | ||
| Democratic gain from Republican | ||||
References
- ↑ "1867 Apr 1 :: General Election :: Lieutenant Governor :: State of Connecticut". electionhistory.ct.gov. 2016. Retrieved 2026-04-05.