1826 Connecticut lieutenant gubernatorial election

1826 Connecticut lieutenant gubernatorial election

April 13, 1826
 
Nominee David Plant
Party National Republican
Popular vote 4,794
Percentage 77.70%

Plant:      20–30%      40–50%      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%      80–90%      90–100%
Pitkin:      50–60%      60–70%
Sherman:      40–50%
Tie:      40–50%
No Data/Vote:      

Lieutenant Governor before election

David Plant
National Republican

Elected Lieutenant Governor

David Plant
National Republican

The 1826 Connecticut lieutenant gubernatorial election was held on April 13, 1826, in order to elect the lieutenant governor of Connecticut. Incumbent National Republican lieutenant governor David Plant won re-election as he ran with minimal opposition.

General election

On election day, April 13, 1826, incumbent National Republican lieutenant governor David Plant won re-election with 77.70% of the vote, thereby retaining National Republican control over the office of lieutenant governor. Plant was sworn in for his fourth term on May 2, 1826.[1]

Results

Connecticut lieutenant gubernatorial election, 1826
Party Candidate Votes %
National Republican David Plant (incumbent) 4,794 77.70
Scattering 1,378 22.30
Total votes 6,172 100.00
National Republican hold

References

  1. ^ "1826 Apr 13 :: General Election :: Lieutenant Governor :: State of Connecticut". electionhistory.ct.gov. 2016. Retrieved December 27, 2025.