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The 1866 Connecticut lieutenant gubernatorial election was held on April 2, 1866, to elect the lieutenant governor of Connecticut. Republican nominee Oliver Winchester won the election against Democratic nominee and former member of the Connecticut House of Representatives Ephraim H. Hyde.
General election
On election day, April 2, 1866, Republican nominee Oliver Winchester won the election with 50.45% of the vote, thereby gaining Republican control over the office of lieutenant governor. Winchester was sworn in as the 52nd lieutenant governor of Connecticut on May 2, 1866.[1]
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Oliver Winchester | 43,998 | 50.45 | |
| Democratic | Ephraim H. Hyde | 43,198 | 49.53 | |
| Scattering | 14 | 0.02 | ||
| Total votes | 87,210 | 100.00 | ||
| Republican gain from National Union | ||||
References
- ↑ "1866 Apr 2 :: General Election :: Lieutenant Governor :: State of Connecticut". electionhistory.ct.gov. 2016. Retrieved 2026-04-05.