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Elections in Connecticut |
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The 1835 Connecticut gubernatorial election was held on April 6, 1835. [1] [2] [3] It was a rematch of the 1834 Connecticut gubernatorial election. Former governor, senator and Democratic nominee Henry W. Edwards was elected, defeating incumbent governor and Whig nominee Samuel A. Foot with 52.13% of the vote.
This was the last appearance of the Anti-Masonic Party in a Connecticut gubernatorial election.
Major party candidates
Minor party candidates
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
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Democratic | Henry W. Edwards | 22,129 | 52.13% | ||
Whig | Samuel A. Foot (incumbent) | 19,835 | 46.72% | ||
Anti-Masonic | Zalmon Storrs | 489 | 1.15% | ||
Majority | 2,294 | ||||
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Democratic gain from Whig | Swing |