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The 1857 Connecticut lieutenant gubernatorial election was held on April 1, 1857, to elect the lieutenant governor of Connecticut. Republican nominee and former member of the Connecticut House of Representatives Alfred A. Burnham won the election against Democratic nominee John T. Wait.
General election
On election day, April 1, 1857, Republican nominee Alfred A. Burnham won the election with 50.50% of the vote, thereby gaining Republican control over the office of lieutenant governor. Burnham was sworn in as the 48th lieutenant governor of Connecticut on May 6, 1857.[1]
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Alfred A. Burnham | 31,753 | 50.50 | |
| Democratic | John T. Wait | 31,104 | 49.50 | |
| Scattering | 36 | 0.00 | ||
| Total votes | 62,893 | 100.00 | ||
| Republican gain from Know Nothing | ||||
References
- ↑ "1857 Apr 1 :: General Election :: Lieutenant Governor :: State of Connecticut". electionhistory.ct.gov. 2016. Retrieved 2026-04-04.