1818 Connecticut gubernatorial election

The 1818 Connecticut gubernatorial election was held on April 9, 1818. Incumbent governor and Toleration Party candidate Oliver Wolcott Jr. was re-elected, defeating congressman and Federalist Party candidate Timothy Pitkin with 86.32% of the vote.

1818 Connecticut gubernatorial election
April 9, 1818
 
Nominee Oliver Wolcott Jr. Timothy Pitkin
Party Toleration Federalist
Popular vote 15,432 2,446
Percentage 86.32% 13.68%
Governor before election

Oliver Wolcott Jr.
Toleration

 Elected Governor

Oliver Wolcott Jr.
Toleration

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Candidates

Major candidates

  • Oliver Wolcott Jr., Toleration
  • Timothy Pitkin, Federalist

Results
1818 Connecticut gubernatorial election[1]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Toleration Oliver Wolcott Jr. 15,432 86.32%
Federalist Timothy Pitkin 2,446 13.68%
Majority 12,986
Turnout
Toleration hold Swing

References
  1. "Our Campaigns". Retrieved 2020-09-23.
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