1843 Connecticut gubernatorial election

The 1843 Connecticut gubernatorial election was held on April 5, 1843. Incumbent governor and Democratic nominee Chauncey Fitch Cleveland was re-elected, defeating former state legislator, Amistad lawyer and Whig nominee Roger Sherman Baldwin with 50.13% of the vote.

1843 Connecticut gubernatorial election
April 5, 1843
 
Nominee Chauncey Fitch Cleveland Roger Sherman Baldwin
Party Democratic Whig
Popular vote 27,416 25,401
Percentage 50.13% 46.45%
Governor before election

Chauncey Fitch Cleveland
Democratic

 Elected Governor

Chauncey Fitch Cleveland
Democratic

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Candidates

Major party candidates

  • Chauncey Fitch Cleveland, Democratic
  • Roger Sherman Baldwin, Whig

Minor party candidates

  • Francis Gillette, Liberty


Results
1843 Connecticut gubernatorial election[1]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Democratic Chauncey Fitch Cleveland 27,416 50.13%
Whig Roger Sherman Baldwin 25,401 46.45%
Liberty Francis Gillette 1,872 3.42%
Majority 2,015
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References
  1. "Our Campaigns". Retrieved 2020-09-17.
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