1864 United States presidential election in Connecticut

The 1864 United States presidential election in Connecticut took place on November 8, 1864, as part of the 1864 United States presidential election. Voters chose six representatives, or electors to the Electoral College, who voted for president and vice president.

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1864 United States presidential election in Connecticut
November 8, 1864
 
Nominee Abraham Lincoln George B. McClellan
Party National Union Democratic
Home state Illinois New Jersey
Running mate Andrew Johnson George H. Pendleton
Electoral vote 6 0
Popular vote 44,693 42,288
Percentage 51.38% 48.62%
President before election

Abraham Lincoln
Republican

 Elected President

Abraham Lincoln
National Union

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Connecticut voted for the National Union candidate, Abraham Lincoln, over the Democratic candidate, George B. McClellan. Lincoln won the state by a narrow margin of 2.76%.

Results
1864 United States presidential election in Connecticut[1]
Party Candidate Votes Percentage Electoral votes
National Union Abraham Lincoln 44,693 51.38% 6
Democratic George B. McClellan 42,288 48.62% 0
Totals 86,981 100.0% 6

See also

References
  1. "1864 Presidential General Election Results - Connecticut". U.S. Election Atlas. Retrieved 24 December 2013.
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