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The 1859 Connecticut gubernatorial election was held on April 4, 1859.[1][2] It was a rematch of the 1858 Connecticut gubernatorial election. Incumbent governor and Republican nominee William Alfred Buckingham defeated former congressman and Democratic nominee James T. Pratt with 51.19% of the vote.
General election[edit]
Candidates[edit]
Major party candidates
- William Alfred Buckingham, Republican
- James T. Pratt, Democratic
Results[edit]
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
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| Republican | William Alfred Buckingham (incumbent) | 40,247 | 51.19% | ||
| Democratic | James T. Pratt | 38,369 | 48.81% | ||
| Majority | 1,878 | ||||
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| Republican hold | Swing | ||||
References[edit]
- ^ "Election next Monday". Litchfield enquirer. Litchfield, Conn. March 31, 1859. p. 2. Retrieved May 3, 2022.
- ^ "Political Intelligence". The New York herald. New York, N.Y. April 4, 1859. p. 1. Retrieved May 3, 2022.
- ^ Dubin, Michael J. (2003). United States Gubernatorial Elections, 1776-1860: The Official Results by State and County. Jefferson: McFarland & Company. p. 25. ISBN 9780786414390.