The 1872 Connecticut gubernatorial election was held on April 1, 1872. Incumbent governor and Republican nominee Marshall Jewell defeated Democratic nominee Richard D. Hubbard with 50.02% of the vote.

General election

Candidates

Major party candidates

  • Marshall Jewell, Republican
  • Richard D. Hubbard, Democratic

Other candidates

  • Francis Gillette, Temperance
  • Albert R. Harrison, Labor Reform

Results

1872 Connecticut gubernatorial election[1]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Republican Marshall Jewell (incumbent) 46,563 50.02%
Democratic Richard D. Hubbard 44,562 47.87%
Temperance Party Francis Gillette 1,549 1.66%
Labor Reform Party Albert R. Harrison 399 0.43%
Other Others 25 0.03%
Majority 2,001
Turnout
Republican hold Swing

References

  1. ↑ "Our Campaigns". Retrieved September 13, 2020.


source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1872_Connecticut_gubernatorial_election