1874 Connecticut gubernatorial election

The 1874 Connecticut gubernatorial election was held on April 6, 1874. Incumbent governor and Democratic nominee Charles R. Ingersoll defeated Republican nominee Henry B. Harrison with 50.87% of the vote.

1874 Connecticut gubernatorial election

April 6, 1874

Nominee Charles R. Ingersoll Henry B. Harrison Henry D. Smith Party Democratic Republican Temperance Popular vote 46,755 39,973 4,960 Percentage 50.87% 43.49% 5.40%

Ingersoll:      40–50%      50–60%      60–70%      70–80% Harrison:      40–50%      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%

Governor before election Charles R. Ingersoll Democratic Elected Governor Charles R. Ingersoll Democratic

General election

Candidates

Major party candidates

• Charles R. Ingersoll, Democratic
• Henry B. Harrison, Republican

Other candidates

• Henry D. Smith, Temperance

Results

1874 Connecticut gubernatorial election

Party		Candidate	Votes	%	±%
	Democratic	Charles R. Ingersoll (incumbent)	46,755	50.87%
	Republican	Henry B. Harrison	39,973	43.49%
	Temperance	Henry D. Smith	4,960	5.40%
	Other	Others	225	0.25%
Majority			6,782
Turnout
	Democratic hold		Swing