1868 Connecticut gubernatorial election

1868 Connecticut gubernatorial election

April 6, 1868

Nominee James E. English Marshall Jewell Party Democratic Republican Popular vote 50,541 48,777 Percentage 50.88% 49.11%

County results English:      50–60% Jewell:      50–60%      60–70%

Governor before election James E. English Democratic Elected Governor James E. English Democratic

The 1868 Connecticut gubernatorial election was held on April 6, 1868. It was the first of four consecutive contests between the same two men. Incumbent governor and Democratic nominee James E. English defeated Republican nominee Marshall Jewell with 50.88% of the vote.

General election

Candidates

Major party candidates

• James E. English, Democratic
• Marshall Jewell, Republican

Results

1868 Connecticut gubernatorial election^[1]

Party		Candidate	Votes	%	±%
	Democratic	James E. English (incumbent)	50,541	50.88%
	Republican	Marshall Jewell	48,777	49.11%
	Other	Others	7	0.01%
Majority			1,764
Turnout
	Democratic hold		Swing

References

1. "Our Campaigns". Retrieved September 13, 2020.