1837 Connecticut gubernatorial election

1837 Connecticut gubernatorial election
April 3, 1837
 
Nominee Henry W. Edwards William W. Ellsworth
Party Democratic Whig
Popular vote 23,805 21,508
Percentage 52.53% 47.47%
Edwards:      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%      80–90%
Ellsworth:      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%
Governor before election

Henry W. Edwards
Democratic

Elected Governor

Henry W. Edwards
Democratic

The 1837 Connecticut gubernatorial election was held on April 3, 1837. Incumbent governor and Democratic nominee Henry W. Edwards was re-elected, defeating former congressman and Whig nominee William W. Ellsworth with 52.53% of the vote.

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