1827 Connecticut lieutenant gubernatorial election

1827 Connecticut lieutenant gubernatorial election
April 12, 1827
 
Nominee John Samuel Peters
Party National Republican
Popular vote 5,442
Percentage 82.10%
Lieutenant Governor before election

David Plant
National Republican

Elected Lieutenant Governor

John Samuel Peters
National Republican

The 1827 Connecticut lieutenant gubernatorial election was held on April 12, 1827, in order to elect the lieutenant governor of Connecticut. National Republican candidate and former member of the Connecticut Senate John Samuel Peters won the election as he ran with minimal opposition.

General election

On election day, April 12, 1827, National Republican candidate John Samuel Peters won the election with 82.10% of the vote, thereby retaining National Republican control over the office of lieutenant governor. Peters was sworn in as the 31st lieutenant governor of Connecticut on May 2, 1827.[1]

Results

Connecticut lieutenant gubernatorial election, 1827
Party Candidate Votes %
National Republican John Samuel Peters 5,442 82.10
Scattering 1,188 17.90
Total votes 6,630 100.00
National Republican hold

References

  1. ^ "1827 Apr 12 :: General Election :: Lieutenant Governor :: State of Connecticut". electionhistory.ct.gov. 2016. Retrieved 2026-03-12.
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