1838 Connecticut gubernatorial election

The 1838 Connecticut gubernatorial election was held on April 4, 1838. Former congressman and Whig nominee William W. Ellsworth was elected, defeating former speaker of the Connecticut House of Representatives and Democratic nominee Seth Preston Beers with 54.14% of the vote.

1838 Connecticut gubernatorial election
April 4, 1838
 
Nominee William W. Ellsworth Seth P. Beers
Party Whig Democratic
Popular vote 27,115 21,489
Percentage 54.14% 42.90%
Governor before election

Henry W. Edwards
Democratic

 Elected Governor

William W. Ellsworth
Whig

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Candidates

Major party candidates

  • William W. Ellsworth, Whig
  • Seth P. Beers, Democratic

Minor party candidates

  • Elisha Phelps, Conservative

Results
1838 Connecticut gubernatorial election[1]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Whig William W. Ellsworth 27,115 54.14%
Democratic Seth P. Beers 21,489 42.90%
Conservative Elisha Phelps 1,483 2.96%
Majority 5,626
Turnout
Whig gain from Democratic Swing

References
  1. "Our Campaigns". Retrieved 2020-09-18.
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