1858 Connecticut gubernatorial election

1858 Connecticut gubernatorial election

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Nominee William Alfred Buckingham James T. Pratt
Party Republican Democratic
Popular vote 36,299 33,544
Percentage 51.97% 48.03%

County results
Buckingham:      50–60%
Pratt:      50–60%

Governor before election

Alexander H. Holley
Republican

Elected Governor

William Alfred Buckingham
Republican

The 1858 Connecticut gubernatorial election was held on April 5, 1858.[1][2] Former Norwich mayor and Republican nominee William Alfred Buckingham defeated former congressman and Democratic nominee James T. Pratt with 51.97% of the vote.

  1. ^ "State Politics". Litchfield enquirer. Litchfield, Conn. April 1, 1858. p. 2. Retrieved May 3, 2022.
  2. ^ "The Connecticut Election". The New York herald. New York, N.Y. April 5, 1858. p. 4. Retrieved May 3, 2022.