1785 Connecticut gubernatorial election

The 1785 Connecticut gubernatorial election was held on 14 April 1785 in order to elect the Governor of Connecticut. Incumbent Nonpartisan Governor Matthew Griswold won re-election as he ran unopposed. The exact amount of votes cast in this election is unknown.[1]

1785 Connecticut gubernatorial election

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Nominee Matthew Griswold
Party Nonpartisan
Popular vote 1
Percentage 100.00%

Governor before election

Matthew Griswold
Nonpartisan

Elected Governor

Matthew Griswold
Nonpartisan

General election edit

On election day, 14 April 1785, incumbent Nonpartisan Governor Matthew Griswold easily won re-election as he ran unopposed. Griswold was sworn in for his second term on 10 May 1785.[2]

Results edit

Connecticut gubernatorial election, 1785
Party Candidate Votes %
Nonpartisan Matthew Griswold (incumbent) 1 100.00
Total votes 1 100.00
Nonpartisan hold

References edit

  1. ^ "Governor Matthew Griswold". Connecticut State Library. September 2004. Retrieved 21 April 2024.
  2. ^ "CT Governor". ourcampaigns.com. 13 April 2005. Retrieved 21 April 2024.