1836 Connecticut gubernatorial election
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The 1836 Connecticut gubernatorial election was held on April 4, 1836.[1][2] Incumbent governor and Democratic nominee Henry W. Edwards was re-elected, defeating former governor, senator and Whig nominee Gideon Tomlinson with 53.93% of the vote.
General election
Candidates
Major party candidates
- Henry W. Edwards, Democratic
- Gideon Tomlinson, Whig
Results
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
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Democratic | Henry W. Edwards (incumbent) | 20,360 | 53.93% | ||
Whig | Gideon Tomlinson | 17,393 | 46.07% | ||
Majority | 2,967 | ||||
Turnout | |||||
Democratic hold | Swing |