1839 Connecticut gubernatorial election

1839 Connecticut gubernatorial election
April 1, 1839
 
Nominee William W. Ellsworth John M. Niles
Party Whig Democratic
Popular vote 26,358 23,728
Percentage 51.52% 46.38%
Ellsworth:      40–50%      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%      80–90%
Niles:      40–50%      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%
Tie:      40–50%      50%
No Vote/Data:      
Governor before election

William W. Ellsworth
Whig

Elected Governor

William W. Ellsworth
Whig

The 1839 Connecticut gubernatorial election was held on April 1, 1839. Incumbent governor and Whig nominee William W. Ellsworth was re-elected, defeating former senator and Democratic nominee John M. Niles with 51.52% of the vote.

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