1828 Connecticut gubernatorial election

The 1828 Connecticut gubernatorial election was held on April 10, 1828. Incumbent governor and National Republican nominee Gideon Tomlinson ran essentially unopposed, winning with 97.73% of the vote amidst a scattering of votes.

1828 Connecticut gubernatorial election

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Nominee Gideon Tomlinson
Party National Republican
Popular vote 9,297
Percentage 97.73%

County results
Tomlinson:      >90%

Governor before election

Gideon Tomlinson
Democratic-Republican Party (Tomlinson Faction)

Elected Governor

Gideon Tomlinson
National Republican

General election

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Candidates

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Major party candidates

  • Gideon Tomlinson, National Republican/Anti-Jacksonian

Results

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1828 Connecticut gubernatorial election[1]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
National Republican Gideon Tomlinson (incumbent) 9,297 97.73%
Other Others 216 2.27%
Majority 9,081
Turnout
National Republican hold Swing

References

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  1. ^ "Our Campaigns". Retrieved September 19, 2020.