1818 Connecticut gubernatorial election

The 1818 Connecticut gubernatorial election was held on April 9, 1818. Incumbent governor and Toleration Party candidate Oliver Wolcott Jr. was re-elected, defeating congressman and Federalist Party candidate Timothy Pitkin with 86.32% of the vote.

1818 Connecticut gubernatorial election

← 1817 April 9, 1818 1819 →
 
Nominee Oliver Wolcott Jr. Timothy Pitkin
Party Toleration Federalist
Popular vote 15,432 2,446
Percentage 86.32% 13.68%

County results
Wolcott:      60–70%      80–90%      >90%
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Governor before election

Oliver Wolcott Jr.
Toleration

Elected Governor

Oliver Wolcott Jr.
Toleration

General election

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Candidates

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Major candidates

  • Oliver Wolcott Jr., Toleration
  • Timothy Pitkin, Federalist

Results

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1818 Connecticut gubernatorial election[1]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Toleration Oliver Wolcott Jr. (incumbent) 15,432 86.32%
Federalist Timothy Pitkin 2,446 13.68%
Majority 12,986
Turnout
Toleration hold Swing

References

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  1. ^ "Our Campaigns". Retrieved September 23, 2020.