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County results Buckingham: 50–60% Pratt: 50–60% | |||||||||||||||||
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Elections in Connecticut |
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The 1858 Connecticut gubernatorial election was held on April 5, 1858. [1] [2] Former Norwich mayor and Republican nominee William Alfred Buckingham defeated former congressman and Democratic nominee James T. Pratt with 51.97% of the vote.
Major party candidates
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
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Republican | William Alfred Buckingham | 36,299 | 51.97% | ||
Democratic | James T. Pratt | 33,544 | 48.03% | ||
Majority | 2,755 | ||||
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Republican hold | Swing |