1859 Connecticut gubernatorial election

The 1859 Connecticut gubernatorial election was held on April 4, 1859.[1][2] It was a rematch of the 1858 Connecticut gubernatorial election. Incumbent governor and Republican nominee William Alfred Buckingham defeated former congressman and Democratic nominee James T. Pratt with 51.19% of the vote.

1859 Connecticut gubernatorial election

April 4, 1859
 
Nominee William Alfred Buckingham James T. Pratt
Party Republican Democratic
Popular vote 40,247 38,369
Percentage 51.19% 48.81%

Municipal results
Buckingham:      40–50%      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%
Pratt:      40–50%      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%
     Tie

Governor before election

William Alfred Buckingham
Republican

Elected Governor

William Alfred Buckingham
Republican

General election

Candidates

Major party candidates

  • William Alfred Buckingham, Republican
  • James T. Pratt, Democratic

Results

1859 Connecticut gubernatorial election[3]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Republican William Alfred Buckingham (incumbent) 40,247 51.19%
Democratic James T. Pratt 38,369 48.81%
Majority 1,878
Turnout
Republican hold Swing

References

  1. "Election next Monday". Litchfield enquirer. Litchfield, Conn. March 31, 1859. p. 2. Retrieved May 3, 2022.
  2. "Political Intelligence". The New York herald. New York, N.Y. April 4, 1859. p. 1. Retrieved May 3, 2022.
  3. Dubin, Michael J. (2003). United States Gubernatorial Elections, 1776-1860: The Official Results by State and County. Jefferson: McFarland & Company. p. 25. ISBN 9780786414390.


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