1868 Connecticut gubernatorial election

The 1868 Connecticut gubernatorial election was held on April 6, 1868. It was the first of four consecutive contests between the same two men. Incumbent governor and Democratic nominee James E. English defeated Republican nominee Marshall Jewell with 50.88% of the vote.

1868 Connecticut gubernatorial election

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Nominee James E. English Marshall Jewell
Party Democratic Republican
Popular vote 50,541 48,777
Percentage 50.88% 49.11%

County results
English:      50–60%
Jewell:      50–60%      60–70%

Governor before election

James E. English
Democratic

Elected Governor

James E. English
Democratic

General election

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Candidates

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Major party candidates

  • James E. English, Democratic
  • Marshall Jewell, Republican

Results

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1868 Connecticut gubernatorial election[1]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Democratic James E. English (incumbent) 50,541 50.88%
Republican Marshall Jewell 48,777 49.11%
Other Others 7 0.01%
Majority 1,764
Turnout
Democratic hold Swing

References

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  1. ^ "Our Campaigns". Retrieved September 13, 2020.