1817 Connecticut gubernatorial election

The 1817 Connecticut gubernatorial election was held on 10 April 1817 in order to elect the Governor of Connecticut. Incumbent Federalist Governor of Connecticut John Cotton Smith lost re-election against Democratic-Republican nominee and former United States Secretary of the Treasury Oliver Wolcott Jr.[1]

1817 Connecticut gubernatorial election

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Nominee Oliver Wolcott Jr. John Cotton Smith
Party Democratic-Republican Federalist
Popular vote 14,593 13,719
Percentage 51.16% 48.10%

County results
Wolcott:      50–60%      60–70%
Smith:      50–60%

Governor before election

John Cotton Smith
Federalist

Elected Governor

Oliver Wolcott Jr.
Democratic-Republican

General election

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On election day, 10 April 1817, Federalist nominee John Cotton Smith lost re-election by a margin of 874 votes against his opponent Democratic-Republican nominee Oliver Wolcott Jr., thereby losing Federalist control over the office of Governor to the Democratic-Republicans. Wolcott was sworn in as the 24th Governor of Connecticut on 8 May 1817.[2]

Results

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Connecticut gubernatorial election, 1817
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic-Republican Oliver Wolcott Jr. 14,593 51.16
Federalist John Cotton Smith (incumbent) 13,719 48.10
Scattering 211 0.74
Total votes 28,523 100.00
Democratic-Republican gain from Federalist

References

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  1. ^ Hocking, Linda (May 12, 2023). "Oliver Wolcott: The People's Governor".
  2. ^ "CT Governor". ourcampaigns.com. October 2, 2018. Retrieved May 12, 2023.