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The 1822 Connecticut gubernatorial election was held on April 11, 1822. Incumbent governor and Toleration Party candidate Oliver Wolcott Jr. defeated former congressman and Federalist Party candidate Zephaniah Swift, winning with 86.59% of the vote.
General election[edit]
Candidates[edit]
Major candidates
- Oliver Wolcott Jr., Toleration
- Zephaniah Swift, Federalist
Minor candidates
- Timothy Pitkin, Federalist
Results[edit]
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toleration | Oliver Wolcott Jr. (incumbent) | 8,568 | 86.59% | ||
| Federalist | Zephaniah Swift | 570 | 5.76% | ||
| Other | Others | 393 | 3.97% | ||
| Federalist | Timothy Pitkin | 364 | 3.68% | ||
| Majority | 7,998 | ||||
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| Toleration hold | Swing | ||||
References[edit]
- ^ "Our Campaigns". Retrieved September 23, 2020.