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The 1863 Connecticut gubernatorial election was held on April 6, 1863. It was a rematch of the 1860 Connecticut gubernatorial election. Incumbent governor and Republican nominee William Alfred Buckingham defeated former governor and Democratic nominee Thomas H. Seymour with 51.64% of the vote.

General election

Candidates

Major party candidates

  • William Alfred Buckingham, Republican & Unionist
  • Thomas H. Seymour, Democratic

Results

1863 Connecticut gubernatorial election[1]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Republican William Alfred Buckingham (incumbent) 41,032 51.64%
Democratic Thomas H. Seymour 38,395 48.32%
Other Others 36 0.05%
Majority 2,637
Turnout
Republican hold Swing

References

  1. ^ "Our Campaigns". Retrieved September 13, 2020.