1870 Connecticut gubernatorial election

The 1870 Connecticut gubernatorial election was held on April 4, 1870. It was the third consecutive contest between the same two major party nominees. Former governor and Democratic nominee James E. English defeated incumbent governor and Republican nominee Marshall Jewell with 50.48% of the vote.

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1870 Connecticut gubernatorial election

← 1869 April 4, 1870 1871 â†’

Nominee James E. English Marshall Jewell Party Democratic Republican Popular vote 44,128 43,285 Percentage 50.48% 49.52%

County results Municipality results English:      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%      80–90% Jewell:      50–60%      60–70%      70–80% Tie:      50%

Governor before election Marshall Jewell Republican Elected Governor James E. English Democratic

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