1852 Connecticut gubernatorial election
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The 1852 Connecticut gubernatorial election was held on April 5, 1852.[1][2] Incumbent governor and Democratic Party nominee Thomas H. Seymour defeated incumbent Lieutenant Governor and Whig nominee Green Kendrick with 50.39% of the vote.
General election[edit]
Candidates[edit]
Major party candidates
- Thomas H. Seymour, Democratic
- Green Kendrick, Whig
Minor party candidates
- Francis Gillette, Free Soil
Results[edit]
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Thomas H. Seymour (incumbent) | 31,624 | 50.39% | ||
| Whig | Green Kendrick | 28,241 | 44.99% | ||
| Free Soil | Francis Gillette | 2,900 | 4.62% | ||
| Majority | 3,383 | ||||
| Turnout | |||||
| Democratic hold | Swing | ||||
References[edit]
- ^ "The Connecticut Election". The daily union. Washington, D.C. April 1, 1852. p. 2. Retrieved May 1, 2022.
- ^ "Connecticut Election". New-York daily tribune. New-York, N.Y. April 6, 1852. p. 4. Retrieved May 1, 2022.
- ^ Dubin, Michael J. (2003). United States Gubernatorial Elections, 1776-1860: The Official Results by State and County. Jefferson: McFarland & Company. p. 24. ISBN 9780786414390.
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