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The 1852 Connecticut lieutenant gubernatorial election was held on April 7, 1852, to elect the lieutenant governor of Connecticut. Former Democratic lieutenant governor Charles H. Pond won the election against Whig nominee and former Secretary of State of Connecticut Roger H. Mills.
General election
On election day, April 2, 1852, former Democratic lieutenant governor Charles H. Pond won the election with 50.10% of the vote, thereby gaining Democratic control over the office of lieutenant governor. Pond was sworn in for his second non-consecutive term on May 7, 1852.[1]
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Charles H. Pond | 31,541 | 50.10 | |
| Whig | Roger H. Mills | 28,639 | 45.50 | |
| Scattering | 2,807 | 4.40 | ||
| Total votes | 62,987 | 100.00 | ||
| Democratic gain from Whig | ||||
References
- ↑ "1852 Apr 7 :: General Election :: Lieutenant Governor :: State of Connecticut". electionhistory.ct.gov. 2016. Retrieved 2026-04-03.