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.
April 6, 1874
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Ingersoll: 40â50% 50â60% 60â70% 70â80% Harrison: 40â50% 50â60% 60â70% 70â80% | |||||||||||||||||||||
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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
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
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| 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 | ||||