The 1871 Connecticut lieutenant gubernatorial election was held on April 3, 1871, to elect the lieutenant governor of Connecticut. Republican nominee Morris Tyler won the election against incumbent Democratic lieutenant governor Julius Hotchkiss in a rematch of the previous election.[1]

General election

On election day, April 3, 1871, Republican nominee Morris Tyler won the election with 50.18% of the vote, thereby gaining Republican control over the office of lieutenant governor. Tyler was sworn in as the 56th lieutenant governor of Connecticut on May 16, 1871.[2]

Results

Connecticut lieutenant gubernatorial election, 1871
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Morris Tyler 47,598 50.18
Democratic Julius Hotchkiss (incumbent) 47,263 49.82
Total votes 94,861 100.00
Republican gain from Democratic

References

  1. ↑ D. Appleton, The American Annual Cyclopedia and Register of Important Events of the Year, Volume 11, 1872, pp. 233-234
  2. ↑ "1871 Apr 3 :: General Election :: Lieutenant Governor :: State of Connecticut". electionhistory.ct.gov. 2016. Retrieved 2026-04-05.
source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1871_Connecticut_lieutenant_gubernatorial_election