The 1868 Connecticut gubernatorial election was held on April 6, 1868. It was the first of four consecutive contests between the same two men. Incumbent governor and Democratic nominee James E. English defeated Republican nominee Marshall Jewell with 50.88% of the vote.
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 County results English: 50–60% Jewell: 50–60% 60–70% | |||||||||||||||||
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General election edit
Candidates edit
Major party candidates
- James E. English, Democratic
- Marshall Jewell, Republican
Results edit
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | James E. English (incumbent) | 50,541 | 50.88% | ||
| Republican | Marshall Jewell | 48,777 | 49.11% | ||
| Other | Others | 7 | 0.01% | ||
| Majority | 1,764 | ||||
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| Democratic hold | Swing | ||||
References edit
- ^ "Our Campaigns". Retrieved September 13, 2020.
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