1873 Connecticut gubernatorial election
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The 1873 Connecticut gubernatorial election was held on April 7, 1873. Former state legislator and Democratic nominee Charles R. Ingersoll defeated Republican nominee Henry P. Haven with 51.86% of the vote.
April 7, 1873
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Ingersoll: 40â50% 50â60% 60â70% 70â80% Haven: 40â50% 50â60% 60â70% 70â80% | |||||||||||||||||
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General election
Candidates
Major party candidates
- Charles R. Ingersoll, Democratic
- Henry P. Haven, Republican
Other candidates
- Henry D. Smith, Temperance
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
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| Democratic | Charles R. Ingersoll | 45,060 | 51.86% | ||
| Republican | Henry P. Haven | 39,245 | 45.17% | ||
| Temperance Party | Henry D. Smith | 2,541 | 2.93% | ||
| Other | Others | 36 | 0.04% | ||
| Majority | 5,815 | ||||
| Turnout | |||||
| Democratic gain from Republican | Swing | ||||