1823 Connecticut gubernatorial election

The 1823 Connecticut gubernatorial election was held on April 10, 1823. Incumbent governor and Toleration Party candidate Oliver Wolcott Jr. won re-election with 88.96% of the vote.

1823 Connecticut gubernatorial election

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Nominee Oliver Wolcott Jr.
Party Toleration
Popular vote 9,090
Percentage 88.96%

County results
Wolcott:      80–90%      >90%

Governor before election

Oliver Wolcott Jr.
Toleration

Elected Governor

Oliver Wolcott Jr.
Toleration

General election edit

Candidates edit

Major candidates

  • Oliver Wolcott Jr., Toleration

Minor candidates

  • Zephaniah Swift, Federalist
  • Timothy Pitkin, Federalist

Results edit

1823 Connecticut gubernatorial election[1]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Toleration Oliver Wolcott Jr. (incumbent) 9,090 88.96%
Other Others 500 4.89%
Federalist Zephaniah Swift 391 3.83%
Federalist Timothy Pitkin 237 2.32%
Majority 8,590
Turnout
Toleration hold Swing

References edit

  1. ^ "Our Campaigns". Retrieved September 23, 2020.