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Municipal results Buckingham: 50–60% 60–70% 70–80% Seymour: 50–60% 60–70% 70–80% Tie | |||||||||||||||||
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Elections in Connecticut |
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The 1860 Connecticut gubernatorial election was held on April 2, 1860. [1] [2] Incumbent governor and Republican nominee William Alfred Buckingham defeated former governor and Democratic nominee Thomas H. Seymour with 50.30% of the vote.
Major party candidates
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
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Republican | William Alfred Buckingham (incumbent) | 44,458 | 50.30% | ||
Democratic | Thomas H. Seymour | 43,920 | 49.70% | ||
Majority | 538 | ||||
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Republican hold | Swing |