1777 Connecticut gubernatorial election

The 1777 Connecticut gubernatorial election was held on 10 April 1777 in order to elect the Governor of Connecticut. Incumbent Nonpartisan Governor Jonathan Trumbull won re-election as he ran unopposed. The exact amount of votes cast in this election is unknown.[1]

1777 Connecticut gubernatorial election

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Nominee Jonathan Trumbull
Party Nonpartisan
Popular vote 1
Percentage 100.00%

Governor before election

Jonathan Trumbull
Nonpartisan

Elected Governor

Jonathan Trumbull
Nonpartisan

General election edit

On election day, 10 April 1777, incumbent Nonpartisan Governor Jonathan Trumbull easily won re-election as he ran unopposed. Trumbull was sworn in for his second term on 10 May 1777.[2]

Results edit

Connecticut gubernatorial election, 1777
Party Candidate Votes %
Nonpartisan Jonathan Trumbull (incumbent) 1 100.00
Total votes 1 100.00
Nonpartisan hold

References edit

  1. ^ "Governor Jonathan Trumbull". Connecticut State Library. July 2002. Retrieved 21 April 2024.
  2. ^ "CT Governor". ourcampaigns.com. 13 April 2005. Retrieved 21 April 2024.