1821 Connecticut gubernatorial election

The 1821 Connecticut gubernatorial election was held on April 12, 1821. Incumbent governor and Toleration Party candidate Oliver Wolcott Jr. was re-elected, winning with 86.91% of the vote.

1821 Connecticut gubernatorial election

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NomineeOliver Wolcott Jr.
PartyToleration
Popular vote10,064
Percentage86.91%

County results
Wolcott:      70–80%      80–90%      >90%

Governor before election

Oliver Wolcott Jr.
Toleration

Elected Governor

Oliver Wolcott Jr.
Toleration

General election

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Candidates

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Major candidates

  • Oliver Wolcott Jr., Toleration

Minor candidates

  • Timothy Pitkin, Federalist
  • Nathan Smith, Federalist

Results

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1821 Connecticut gubernatorial election[1]
PartyCandidateVotes%±%
TolerationOliver Wolcott Jr. (incumbent) 10,064 86.91%
OtherOthers7146.17%
FederalistTimothy Pitkin5134.43%
FederalistNathan Smith2892.50%
Majority9,350
Turnout
Toleration holdSwing

References

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  1. ^ "Our Campaigns". Retrieved September 23, 2020.