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The 1861 Connecticut gubernatorial election was held on April 1, 1861.[1][2] Incumbent governor and Republican nominee William Alfred Buckingham defeated Democratic nominee James Chaffee Loomis with 51.23% of the vote.
- ^ "The Issue Next Monday". Litchfield enquirer. Litchfield, Conn. March 28, 1861. p. 2. Retrieved May 3, 2022.
- ^ "The Connecticut Election". The daily exchange. Baltimore, Md. April 3, 1861. p. 1. Retrieved May 3, 2022.