The 1779 Connecticut gubernatorial election was held on April 8, 1779, in order to elect the Governor of Connecticut. Incumbent Nonpartisan Governor Jonathan Trumbull won re-election as he ran unopposed.[1]

General election

On election day, April 8, 1779, incumbent Nonpartisan Governor Jonathan Trumbull easily won re-election as he ran unopposed. Trumbull was sworn in for his fourth term on May 10, 1779.[2]

Results

Connecticut gubernatorial election, 1779
Party Candidate Votes %
Nonpartisan Jonathan Trumbull (incumbent) 2,108 100.00
Total votes 2,108 100.00
Nonpartisan hold

References

  1. "Governor Jonathan Trumbull". Connecticut State Library. July 2002. Retrieved 2024-04-21.
  2. "CT Governor". ourcampaigns.com. April 13, 2005. Retrieved 2024-04-21.