1828 Connecticut lieutenant gubernatorial election

1828 Connecticut lieutenant gubernatorial election

April 10, 1828
 
Nominee John Samuel Peters
Party National Republican
Popular vote 4,725
Percentage 92.60%

Lieutenant Governor before election

John Samuel Peters
National Republican

Elected Lieutenant Governor

John Samuel Peters
National Republican

The 1828 Connecticut lieutenant gubernatorial election was held on April 10, 1828, in order to elect the lieutenant governor of Connecticut. Incumbent National Republican lieutenant governor John Samuel Peters won re-election as he ran with minimal opposition.

General election

On election day, April 10, 1828, incumbent National Republican lieutenant governor John Samuel Peters won re-election with 92.60% of the vote, thereby retaining National Republican control over the office of lieutenant governor. Peters was sworn in for his second term on May 7, 1828.[1]

Results

Connecticut lieutenant gubernatorial election, 1828
Party Candidate Votes %
National Republican John Samuel Peters (incumbent) 4,725 92.60
Scattering 375 7.40
Total votes 5,100 100.00
National Republican hold

References

  1. ^ "1828 Apr 10 :: General Election :: Lieutenant Governor :: State of Connecticut". electionhistory.ct.gov. 2016. Retrieved 2026-03-12.