1861 Connecticut gubernatorial election

1861 Connecticut gubernatorial election

April 1, 1861
 
Nominee William Alfred Buckingham James Chaffee Loomis
Party Republican Democratic
Popular vote 43,012 40,926
Percentage 51.23% 48.75%

County results
Buckingham:      50–60%      60–70%
Loomis:      50–60%

Governor before election

William Alfred Buckingham
Republican

Elected Governor

William Alfred Buckingham
Republican

The 1861 Connecticut gubernatorial election was held on April 1, 1861. Incumbent governor and Republican nominee William Alfred Buckingham defeated Democratic nominee James Chaffee Loomis with 51.23% of the vote.