1880 Connecticut gubernatorial election
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The 1880 Connecticut gubernatorial election was held on November 2, 1880. Republican nominee Hobart B. Bigelow defeated Democratic nominee James E. English with 50.52% of the vote.
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November 2, 1880
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General election
Candidates
Major party candidates
- Hobart B. Bigelow, Republican
- James E. English, Democratic
Other candidates
- Henry C. Baldwin, Greenback
- George Rogers, Prohibition
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Hobart B. Bigelow | 67,070 | 50.52% | ||
| Democratic | James E. English | 64,293 | 48.43% | ||
| Greenback | Henry C. Baldwin | 897 | 0.68% | ||
| Prohibition | George Rogers | 488 | 0.37% | ||
| Majority | 2,777 | ||||
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| Republican hold | Swing | ||||