1838 Connecticut gubernatorial election

1838 Connecticut gubernatorial election
April 2, 1838
 
Nominee William W. Ellsworth Seth P. Beers
Party Whig Democratic
Popular vote 27,115 21,489
Percentage 54.14% 42.90%
County results
Ellsworth:      40–50%      50–60%
Beers:      50–60%
Governor before election

Henry W. Edwards
Democratic

 Elected Governor

William W. Ellsworth
Whig

The 1838 Connecticut gubernatorial election was held on April 2, 1838. Former congressman and Whig nominee William W. Ellsworth was elected, defeating former speaker of the Connecticut House of Representatives and Democratic nominee Seth Preston Beers with 54.14% of the vote.

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