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The 1827 Connecticut gubernatorial election was held on April 12, 1827. Former congressman, speaker and Democratic-Republican candidate Gideon Tomlinson defeated incumbent governor and Democratic-Republican candidate Oliver Wolcott Jr., winning with 56.71% of the vote.
The Democratic-Republicans in Connecticut had grown tired of governor Wolcott, and wished to replace him. They nominated Tomlinson instead, and Tomlinson fended off a challenge from Wolcott and his supporters.[1]
General election
Candidates
Major candidates
- Gideon Tomlinson, Democratic-Republican, Tomlinson Faction
- Oliver Wolcott Jr., Democratic-Republican, Wolcott Faction
Minor candidates
- David Daggett, Federalist
- Timothy Pitkin, Federalist
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic-Republican | Gideon Tomlinson | 7,681 | 56.71% | ||
| Democratic-Republican | Oliver Wolcott Jr. (incumbent) | 5,295 | 39.09% | ||
| Other | Others | 233 | 1.72% | ||
| Federalist | David Daggett | 175 | 1.29% | ||
| Federalist | Timothy Pitkin | 161 | 1.19% | ||
| Majority | 2,386 | ||||
| Turnout | |||||
| Democratic-Republican hold | Swing | ||||
References
- ^ "Gideon Tomlinson", Museum of Connecticut History Retrieved 9/19/2020
- ^ "Our Campaigns". Retrieved September 19, 2020.