1880 Connecticut gubernatorial election

The 1880 Connecticut gubernatorial election was held on November 2, 1880. Republican nominee Hobart B. Bigelow defeated Democratic nominee James E. English with 50.52% of the vote.

1880 Connecticut gubernatorial election

November 2, 1880

Nominee Hobart B. Bigelow James E. English Party Republican Democratic Popular vote 67,070 64,293 Percentage 50.52% 48.43%

Bigelow:      40–50%      50–60%      60–70%      70–80% English:      40–50%      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%

Governor before election Charles B. Andrews Republican Elected Governor Hobart B. Bigelow Republican

General election

Candidates

Major party candidates

• Hobart B. Bigelow, Republican
• James E. English, Democratic

Other candidates

• Henry C. Baldwin, Greenback
• George Rogers, Prohibition

Results

1880 Connecticut gubernatorial election

Party		Candidate	Votes	%	±%
	Republican	Hobart B. Bigelow	67,070	50.52%
	Democratic	James E. English	64,293	48.43%
	Greenback	Henry C. Baldwin	897	0.68%
	Prohibition	George Rogers	488	0.37%
Majority			2,777
Turnout
	Republican hold		Swing