The 1857 Connecticut gubernatorial election was held on April 6, 1857.[1][2] Former Lieutenant Governor and Republican nominee Alexander H. Holley defeated former congressman and Democratic nominee Samuel Ingham with 50.44% of the vote.
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General election
editCandidates
editMajor party candidates
- Alexander H. Holley, Republican
- Samuel Ingham, Democratic
Results
edit| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Alexander H. Holley | 31,709 | 50.44% | ||
| Democratic | Samuel Ingham | 31,156 | 49.56% | ||
| Majority | 553 | ||||
| Turnout | |||||
| Republican hold | Swing | ||||
References
edit- ^ "The Connecticut election". Alexandria gazette. Alexandria, D.C. March 30, 1857. p. 2. Retrieved May 3, 2022.
- ^ "News of the Week". New-York dispatch. New York, N.Y. April 5, 1857. p. 5. Retrieved May 3, 2022.
- ^ Dubin, Michael J. (2003). United States Gubernatorial Elections, 1776-1860: The Official Results by State and County. Jefferson: McFarland & Company. p. 25. ISBN 9780786414390.
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