1858 Connecticut gubernatorial election
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The 1858 Connecticut gubernatorial election was held on April 7, 1858. Former Norwich mayor and Republican nominee William Alfred Buckingham defeated former congressman and Democratic nominee James T. Pratt with 51.97% of the vote.
General election
Candidates
Major party candidates
- William Alfred Buckingham, Republican
- James T. Pratt, Democratic
Results
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
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Republican | William Alfred Buckingham | 36,299 | 51.97% | ||
Democratic | James T. Pratt | 33,544 | 48.03% | ||
Majority | 2,755 | ||||
Turnout | |||||
Republican hold | Swing |
References
- ^ "Our Campaigns". Retrieved 2020-09-14.