1860 Connecticut gubernatorial election

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1860 Connecticut gubernatorial election

← 1859 April 2, 1860 1861 →
 
Nominee
William Alfred Buckingham
Thomas H. Seymour
Party Republican Democratic
Popular vote 44,458 43,920
Percentage 50.30% 49.70%

Municipal results
Buckingham:      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%
Seymour:      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%
     Tie

Governor before election

William Alfred Buckingham

Republican

Elected Governor

William Alfred Buckingham

Republican

The 1860 Connecticut gubernatorial election was held on April 2, 1860.

William Alfred Buckingham defeated former governor and Democratic nominee Thomas H. Seymour
with 50.30% of the vote.

General election

Candidates

Major party candidates

  • William Alfred Buckingham, Republican
  • Thomas H. Seymour, Democratic

Results

1860 Connecticut gubernatorial election[3]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Republican
William Alfred Buckingham
(incumbent)
44,458 50.30%
Democratic Thomas H. Seymour 43,920 49.70%
Majority 538
Turnout
Republican hold Swing

References

  1. ^ "Republican State Ticket". Litchfield enquirer. Litchfield, Conn. March 29, 1860. p. 2. Retrieved May 3, 2022.
  2. ^ "The Campaign in Connecticut". The New York herald. New York, N.Y. April 2, 1860. p. 1. Retrieved May 3, 2022.
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