1829 Connecticut lieutenant gubernatorial election

1829 Connecticut lieutenant gubernatorial election
April 9, 1829
 
Nominee John Samuel Peters William J. Williams
Party National Republican Independent
Popular vote 5,199 2,545
Percentage 64.80% 31.70%
Lieutenant Governor before election

John Samuel Peters
National Republican

Elected Lieutenant Governor

John Samuel Peters
National Republican

The 1829 Connecticut lieutenant gubernatorial election was held on April 9, 1829, in order to elect the lieutenant governor of Connecticut. Incumbent National Republican lieutenant governor John Samuel Peters won re-election against Independent candidate William J. Williams and several others.

General election

On election day, April 9, 1829, incumbent National Republican lieutenant governor John Samuel Peters won re-election with 64.80% of the vote, thereby retaining National Republican control over the office of lieutenant governor. Peters was sworn in for his third term on May 6, 1829.[1]

Results

Connecticut lieutenant gubernatorial election, 1829
Party Candidate Votes %
National Republican John Samuel Peters (incumbent) 5,199 64.80
Independent William J. Williams 2,545 31.70
Scattering 276 3.50
Total votes 8,020 100.00
National Republican hold

References

  1. ^ "1829 Apr 9 :: General Election :: Lieutenant Governor :: State of Connecticut". electionhistory.ct.gov. 2016. Retrieved 2026-03-12.
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