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The 1869 Connecticut lieutenant gubernatorial election was held on April 5, 1869, to elect the lieutenant governor of Connecticut. Republican nominee Francis Wayland III won the election against incumbent Democratic lieutenant governor Ephraim H. Hyde in a rematch of the previous election.
General election
On election day, April 5, 1869, Republican nominee Francis Wayland III won the election with 50.60% of the vote, thereby gaining Republican control over the office of lieutenant governor. Wayland was sworn in as the 54th lieutenant governor of Connecticut on May 5, 1869.[1]
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Francis Wayland III | 45,724 | 50.60 | |
| Democratic | Ephraim H. Hyde (incumbent) | 44,710 | 49.40 | |
| Scattering | 4 | 0.00 | ||
| Total votes | 90,438 | 100.00 | ||
| Republican gain from Democratic | ||||
References
- ↑ "1869 Apr 5 :: General Election :: Lieutenant Governor :: State of Connecticut". electionhistory.ct.gov. 2016. Retrieved 2026-04-05.