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Cleveland: 40–50% 50–60% 60–70% 70–80% Baldwin: 40–50% 50–60% 60–70% 70–80% Tie | |||||||||||||||||
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The 1843 Connecticut gubernatorial election was held on April 3, 1843.[1][2] Incumbent governor and Democratic nominee Chauncey Fitch Cleveland was re-elected, defeating former state legislator, Amistad lawyer and Whig nominee Roger Sherman Baldwin with 50.13% of the vote.
General election
[edit]Candidates
[edit]Major party candidates
- Chauncey Fitch Cleveland, Democratic
- Roger Sherman Baldwin, Whig
Minor party candidates
- Francis Gillette, Liberty
Results
[edit]Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
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Democratic | Chauncey Fitch Cleveland (incumbent) | 27,416 | 50.13% | ||
Whig | Roger Sherman Baldwin | 25,401 | 46.45% | ||
Liberty | Francis Gillette | 1,872 | 3.42% | ||
Majority | 2,015 | ||||
Turnout |
References
[edit]- ^ "For the Enquirer". Litchfield enquirer. Litchfield, Conn. March 30, 1843. p. 3. Retrieved May 1, 2022.
- ^ "The State election in Connecticut". Herald of the times. Newport, R.I. March 30, 1843. p. 3. Retrieved May 1, 2022.
- ^ "Our Campaigns". Retrieved September 17, 2020.