1837 Connecticut lieutenant gubernatorial election

1837 Connecticut lieutenant gubernatorial election
April 5, 1837
 
Nominee Ebenezer Stoddard Benjamin Isaacs
Party Democratic Whig
Popular vote 23,853 21,399
Percentage 52.70% 47.30%
Lieutenant Governor before election

Ebenezer Stoddard
Democratic

Elected Lieutenant Governor

Ebenezer Stoddard
Democratic

The 1837 Connecticut lieutenant gubernatorial election was held on April 5, 1837, in order to elect the lieutenant governor of Connecticut. Incumbent Democratic lieutenant governor Ebenezer Stoddard won re-election against Whig nominee and incumbent member of the Connecticut Senate Benjamin Isaacs.

General election

On election day, April 5, 1837, incumbent Democratic lieutenant governor Ebenezer Stoddard won re-election with 52.70% of the vote, thereby retaining Democratic control over the office of lieutenant governor. Stoddard was sworn in for his fourth term on May 3, 1837.[1]

Results

Connecticut lieutenant gubernatorial election, 1837
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Ebenezer Stoddard (incumbent) 23,853 52.70
Whig Benjamin Isaacs 21,399 47.30
Scattering 8 0.00
Total votes 45,260 100.00
Democratic hold

References

  1. ^ "1837 Apr 5 :: General Election :: Lieutenant Governor :: State of Connecticut". electionhistory.ct.gov. 2016. Retrieved 2026-03-15.
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