1821 Connecticut gubernatorial election

The 1821 Connecticut gubernatorial election was held on April 12, 1821. Incumbent governor and Toleration Party candidate Oliver Wolcott Jr. was re-elected, winning with 86.91% of the vote.

1821 Connecticut gubernatorial election

April 12, 1821
 
Nominee Oliver Wolcott Jr.
Party Toleration
Popular vote 10,064
Percentage 86.91%

Governor before election

Oliver Wolcott Jr.
Toleration

Elected Governor

Oliver Wolcott Jr.
Toleration

General election

Candidates

Major candidates

  • Oliver Wolcott Jr., Toleration

Minor candidates

  • Timothy Pitkin, Federalist
  • Nathan Smith, Federalist

Results

1821 Connecticut gubernatorial election[1]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Toleration Oliver Wolcott Jr. (incumbent) 10,064 86.91%
Other Others 714 6.17%
Federalist Timothy Pitkin 513 4.43%
Federalist Nathan Smith 289 2.50%
Majority 9,350
Turnout
Toleration hold Swing

References

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


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