1836 Connecticut gubernatorial election

1836 Connecticut gubernatorial election
April 4, 1836
 
Nominee Henry W. Edwards Gideon Tomlinson
Party Democratic Whig
Popular vote 20,360 17,393
Percentage 53.93% 46.07%
County results
Edwards:      50–60%      60–70%
Governor before election

Henry W. Edwards
Democratic

 Elected Governor

Henry W. Edwards
Democratic

The 1836 Connecticut gubernatorial election was held on April 4, 1836. Incumbent governor and Democratic nominee Henry W. Edwards was re-elected, defeating former governor, senator and Whig nominee Gideon Tomlinson with 53.93% of the vote.

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