1868 Connecticut gubernatorial election

The 1868 Connecticut gubernatorial election was held on April 6, 1868. It was the first of four consecutive contests between the same two men. Incumbent governor and Democratic nominee James E. English defeated Republican nominee Marshall Jewell with 50.88% of the vote.

1868 Connecticut gubernatorial election
April 6, 1868
 
Nominee James E. English Marshall Jewell
Party Democratic Republican
Popular vote 50,541 48,777
Percentage 50.88% 49.11%
Governor before election

James E. English
Democratic

 Elected Governor

James E. English
Democratic

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Candidates

Major party candidates

  • James E. English, Democratic
  • Marshall Jewell, Republican

Results
1868 Connecticut gubernatorial election[1]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Democratic James E. English 50,541 50.88%
Republican Marshall Jewell 48,777 49.11%
Other Others 7 0.01%
Majority 1,764
Turnout
Democratic hold Swing

References
  1. "Our Campaigns". Retrieved 2020-09-13.


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