1840 Connecticut gubernatorial election

The 1840 Connecticut gubernatorial election was held on April 1, 1840. It was a rematch of the 1839 Connecticut gubernatorial election. Incumbent governor and Whig nominee William W. Ellsworth was re-elected, defeating former senator and Democratic nominee John M. Niles with 54.17% of the vote.

1840 Connecticut gubernatorial election

April 1, 1840

Nominee William W. Ellsworth John M. Niles Party Whig Democratic Popular vote 29,870 25,270 Percentage 54.17% 45.83%

Governor before election William W. Ellsworth Whig Elected Governor William W. Ellsworth Whig

After his loss, Niles would be appointed Postmaster General by President Martin Van Buren, serving from May 19, 1840, until the end of Van Buren's term, March 4, 1841.

General election

Candidates

Major party candidates

• William W. Ellsworth, Whig
• John M. Niles, Democratic

Results

1840 Connecticut gubernatorial election[1]

Party		Candidate	Votes	%	±%
	Whig	William W. Ellsworth	29,870	54.17%
	Democratic	John M. Niles	25,270	45.83%
Majority			4,600
Turnout
	Whig hold		Swing

References

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