1870 Connecticut gubernatorial election

The 1870 Connecticut gubernatorial election was held on April 4, 1870. It was the third consecutive contest between the same two major party nominees. Former governor and Democratic nominee James E. English defeated incumbent governor and Republican nominee Marshall Jewell with 50.48% of the vote.

1870 Connecticut gubernatorial election

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Nominee James E. English Marshall Jewell
Party Democratic Republican
Popular vote 44,128 43,285
Percentage 50.48% 49.52%

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

Governor before election

Marshall Jewell
Republican

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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1870 Connecticut gubernatorial election[1]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Democratic James E. English 44,128 50.48%
Republican Marshall Jewell (incumbent) 43,285 49.52%
Other Others 2 0.00%
Majority 843
Turnout
Democratic gain from Republican Swing

References

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