1859 Connecticut gubernatorial election

The 1859 Connecticut gubernatorial election was held on April 6, 1859. It was a rematch of the 1858 Connecticut gubernatorial election. Incumbent governor and Republican nominee William Alfred Buckingham defeated former congressman and Democratic nominee James T. Pratt with 51.19% of the vote.

1859 Connecticut gubernatorial election
April 6, 1859
 
Nominee William Alfred Buckingham James T. Pratt
Party Republican Democratic
Popular vote 40,247 38,369
Percentage 51.19% 48.81%
Governor before election

William Alfred Buckingham
Republican

 Elected Governor

William Alfred Buckingham
Republican

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Candidates

Major party candidates

  • William Alfred Buckingham, Republican
  • James T. Pratt, Democratic

Results
1859 Connecticut gubernatorial election[1]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Republican William Alfred Buckingham 40,247 51.19%
Democratic James T. Pratt 38,369 48.81%
Majority 1,878
Turnout
Republican hold Swing

References
  1. "Our Campaigns". Retrieved 2020-09-14.


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