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1836 Connecticut gubernatorial election

← 1835 April 4, 1836 1837 →
 
Nominee Henry W. Edwards Gideon Tomlinson
Party Democratic Whig
Popular vote 20,360 17,393
Percentage 53.93% 46.07%

County results
Edwards:      50–60%      60–70%


Governor before election

Henry W. Edwards
Democratic

Elected Governor

Henry W. Edwards
Democratic

The 1836 Connecticut gubernatorial election was held on April 4, 1836.[1][2] Incumbent governor and Democratic nominee Henry W. Edwards was re-elected, defeating former governor, senator and Whig nominee Gideon Tomlinson with 53.93% of the vote.

General election[edit]

Candidates[edit]

Major party candidates

Results[edit]

1836 Connecticut gubernatorial election[3]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Democratic Henry W. Edwards (incumbent) 20,360 53.93%
Whig Gideon Tomlinson 17,393 46.07%
Majority 2,967
Turnout
Democratic hold Swing

References[edit]

  1. ^ "The following is the state of the vote". Litchfield enquirer. Litchfield, Conn. April 7, 1836. p. 3. Retrieved May 1, 2022.
  • ^ "Summary". Herald of the times. Newport, R.I. April 7, 1836. p. 3. Retrieved May 1, 2022.
  • ^ "Our Campaigns". Retrieved September 18, 2020.

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