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The 1838 Connecticut lieutenant gubernatorial election was held on April 4, 1838, to elect the lieutenant governor of Connecticut. Whig nominee and incumbent member of the Connecticut Senate Charles Hawley won the election against Democratic nominee and former member of the Connecticut Senate John Stewart.
General election
On election day, April 4, 1838, Whig nominee Charles Hawley won the election with 54.10% of the vote, thereby gaining Whig control over the office of lieutenant governor. Hawley was sworn in as the 36th lieutenant governor of Connecticut on May 2, 1838.[1]
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whig | Charles Hawley | 27,076 | 54.10 | |
| Democratic | John Stewart | 21,449 | 42.80 | |
| Scattering | 1,538 | 3.10 | ||
| Total votes | 50,063 | 100.00 | ||
| Whig gain from Democratic | ||||
References
- ↑ "1838 Apr 4 :: General Election :: Lieutenant Governor :: State of Connecticut". electionhistory.ct.gov. 2016. Retrieved 2026-03-20.