1839 Connecticut gubernatorial election
The 1839 Connecticut gubernatorial election was held on April 2, 1839. Incumbent governor and Whig nominee William W. Ellsworth was re-elected, defeating former senator and Democratic nominee John M. Niles with 51.52% of the vote.
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General election
Candidates
Major party candidates
- William W. Ellsworth, Whig
- John M. Niles, Democratic
Minor party candidates
- Elisha Phelps, Conservative
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
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| Whig | William W. Ellsworth | 26,358 | 51.52% | ||
| Democratic | John M. Niles | 23,728 | 46.38% | ||
| Conservative | Elisha Phelps | 1,071 | 2.09% | ||
| Majority | 2,630 | ||||
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| Whig hold | Swing | ||||
References
- "Our Campaigns". Retrieved 2020-09-18.
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