1796 Connecticut gubernatorial election

The 1796 Connecticut gubernatorial election was held on 14 April 1796 in order to elect the Governor of Connecticut. Incumbent Federalist Party Acting Governor Oliver Wolcott won a plurality of the vote in his election bid against other candidates. However, as no candidate received a majority of the total votes cast as was required by Connecticut law, the election was forwarded to the Connecticut legislature, who chose Wolcott as governor.[1]

1796 Connecticut gubernatorial election

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Nominee Oliver Wolcott
Party Federalist
Popular vote 3,805
Percentage 48.95%

Governor before election

Oliver Wolcott (Acting)
Federalist

Elected Governor

Oliver Wolcott
Federalist

General election

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On election day, 14 April 1796, incumbent Federalist Party Acting Governor Oliver Wolcott won the election after having been chosen by the Connecticut legislature. Wolcott was sworn in for his first full term on 2 May 1796.[2]

Results

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Connecticut gubernatorial election, 1796
Party Candidate Votes %
Federalist Oliver Wolcott (incumbent) 3,805 48.95
Scattering 3,968 51.05
Total votes 7,773 100.00
Federalist hold

References

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  1. ^ "Gov. Oliver Wolcott Sr". National Governors Association. Retrieved 21 April 2024.
  2. ^ "CT Governor". ourcampaigns.com. 13 April 2005. Retrieved 21 April 2024.