1847 Connecticut gubernatorial election

1847 Connecticut gubernatorial election
April 5, 1847
 
Nominee Clark Bissell Isaac Whittlesey
Party Whig Democratic
Popular vote 30,137 27,402
Percentage 50.54% 45.95%
Bissell:      40–50%      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%
Whittlesey:      40–50%      50–60%      60–70%
Tie:      40–50%
Governor before election

Isaac Toucey
Democratic

Elected Governor

Clark Bissell
Whig

The 1847 Connecticut gubernatorial election was held on April 5, 1847. Former state legislator and Whig nominee Clark Bissell was elected, defeating Democratic nominee Isaac Whittlesey with 50.54% of the vote.

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