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The 1861 Connecticut gubernatorial election was held on April 1, 1861.[1][2] Incumbent governor and Republican nominee William Alfred Buckingham defeated Democratic nominee James Chaffee Loomis with 51.23% of the vote.
General election
Candidates
Major party candidates
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | William Alfred Buckingham (incumbent) | 43,012 | 51.23% | ||
| Democratic | James Chaffee Loomis | 40,926 | 48.75% | ||
| Other | Others | 17 | 0.02% | ||
| Majority | 2,086 | ||||
| Turnout | |||||
| Republican hold | Swing | ||||
References
- ^ "The Issue Next Monday". Litchfield enquirer. Litchfield, Conn. March 28, 1861. p. 2. Retrieved May 3, 2022.
- ^ "The Connecticut Election". The daily exchange. Baltimore, Md. April 3, 1861. p. 1. Retrieved May 3, 2022.
- ^ "The Connecticut Election". The daily exchange. Baltimore, Md. April 3, 1861. p. 1. Retrieved January 4, 2021.
- ^ "The Connecticut Election". Civilian & telegraph. Cumberland, Md. April 4, 1861. p. 2. Retrieved January 4, 2021.
- ^ "Latest News". Lewistown gazette. Lewistown, Pa. April 4, 1861. p. 2. Retrieved January 4, 2021.
- ^ "Connecticut Election". The weekly pioneer and Democrat. Saint Paul, Minn. April 12, 1861. p. 2. Retrieved January 4, 2021.
- ^ "Our Campaigns". Retrieved September 13, 2020.