1871 Connecticut lieutenant gubernatorial election
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The 1871 Connecticut lieutenant gubernatorial election was held on April 3, 1871, to elect the lieutenant governor of Connecticut. Republican nominee Morris Tyler won the election against incumbent Democratic lieutenant governor Julius Hotchkiss in a rematch of the previous election.[1]
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April 3, 1871
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General election
On election day, April 3, 1871, Republican nominee Morris Tyler won the election with 50.18% of the vote, thereby gaining Republican control over the office of lieutenant governor. Tyler was sworn in as the 56th lieutenant governor of Connecticut on May 16, 1871.[2]
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Morris Tyler | 47,598 | 50.18 | |
| Democratic | Julius Hotchkiss (incumbent) | 47,263 | 49.82 | |
| Total votes | 94,861 | 100.00 | ||
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