1838 Connecticut gubernatorial election

The 1838 Connecticut gubernatorial election was held on April 2, 1838.[1][2] Former congressman and Whig nominee William W. Ellsworth was elected, defeating former speaker of the Connecticut House of Representatives and Democratic nominee Seth Preston Beers with 54.14% of the vote.

1838 Connecticut gubernatorial election

April 2, 1838
 
Nominee William W. Ellsworth Seth P. Beers
Party Whig Democratic
Popular vote 27,115 21,489
Percentage 54.14% 42.90%

Governor before election

Henry W. Edwards
Democratic

Elected Governor

William W. Ellsworth
Whig

General election

Candidates

Major party candidates

  • William W. Ellsworth, Whig
  • Seth P. Beers, Democratic

Minor party candidates

  • Elisha Phelps, Conservative

Results

1838 Connecticut gubernatorial election[3]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Whig William W. Ellsworth 27,115 54.14%
Democratic Seth P. Beers 21,489 42.90%
Conservative Elisha Phelps 1,483 2.96%
Majority 5,626
Turnout
Whig gain from Democratic Swing

References

  1. "Old Litchfield right again!". Litchfield enquirer. Litchfield, Conn. April 5, 1838. p. 3. Retrieved 1 May 2022.
  2. "Connecticut election". Herald of the times. Newport, R.I. April 5, 1838. p. 3. Retrieved 1 May 2022.
  3. "Our Campaigns". Retrieved 2020-09-18.
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