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The 1848 Connecticut lieutenant gubernatorial election was held on April 5, 1848, to elect the lieutenant governor of Connecticut. Incumbent Whig lieutenant governor Charles J. McCurdy won re-election against Democratic nominee and former member of the Connecticut House of Representatives Origen S. Seymour.
General election
On election day, April 5, 1848, incumbent Whig lieutenant governor Charles J. McCurdy won re-election with 50.30% of the vote, thereby retaining Whig control over the office of lieutenant governor. McCurdy was sworn in for his second term on May 3, 1848.[1]
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whig | Charles J. McCurdy (incumbent) | 30,847 | 50.30 | |
| Democratic | Origen S. Seymour | 28,780 | 46.90 | |
| Scattering | 1,752 | 2.80 | ||
| Total votes | 61,379 | 100.00 | ||
| Whig hold | ||||
References
- ↑ "1848 Apr 5 :: General Election :: Lieutenant Governor :: State of Connecticut". electionhistory.ct.gov. 2016. Retrieved 2026-04-03.