1874 Connecticut gubernatorial election

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The 1874 Connecticut gubernatorial election was held on April 6, 1874. Incumbent governor and Democratic nominee Charles R. Ingersoll defeated Republican nominee Henry B. Harrison with 50.87% of the vote.

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1874 Connecticut gubernatorial election

← 1873
April 6, 1874
1875 â†’
 
Nominee Charles R. Ingersoll Henry B. Harrison Henry D. Smith
Party Democratic Republican Temperance
Popular vote 46,755 39,973 4,960
Percentage 50.87% 43.49% 5.40%

Ingersoll:      40–50%      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%
Harrison:      40–50%      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%

Governor before election

Charles R. Ingersoll
Democratic

Elected Governor

Charles R. Ingersoll
Democratic

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General election

Candidates

Major party candidates

  • Charles R. Ingersoll, Democratic
  • Henry B. Harrison, Republican

Other candidates

  • Henry D. Smith, Temperance

Results

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1874 Connecticut gubernatorial election[1]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Democratic Charles R. Ingersoll (incumbent) 46,755 50.87%
Republican Henry B. Harrison 39,973 43.49%
Temperance Henry D. Smith 4,960 5.40%
Other Others 225 0.25%
Majority 6,782
Turnout
Democratic hold Swing
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References

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