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1840 Connecticut gubernatorial election

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1840 Connecticut gubernatorial election

← 1839 April 6, 1840 1841 →
 
Nominee William W. Ellsworth John M. Niles
Party Whig Democratic
Popular vote 29,870 25,270
Percentage 54.17% 45.83%

County results
Ellsworth:      50–60%
Niles:      50–60%

Governor before election

William W. Ellsworth
Whig

Elected Governor

William W. Ellsworth
Whig

The 1840 Connecticut gubernatorial election was held on April 6, 1840.[1][2] It was a rematch of the 1839 Connecticut gubernatorial election. Incumbent governor and Whig nominee William W. Ellsworth was re-elected, defeating former senator and Democratic nominee John M. Niles with 54.17% of the vote.

After his loss, Niles would be appointed Postmaster General by President Martin Van Buren, serving from May 19, 1840, until the end of Van Buren's term, March 4, 1841.

General election

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Candidates

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Major party candidates

  • William W. Ellsworth, Whig
  • John M. Niles, Democratic

Results

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1840 Connecticut gubernatorial election[3]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Whig William W. Ellsworth (incumbent) 29,870 54.17%
Democratic John M. Niles 25,270 45.83%
Majority 4,600
Turnout
Whig hold Swing

References

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  1. ^ "Cheering from other States". Richmond enquirer. Richmond, Va. April 7, 1840. p. 3. Retrieved May 1, 2022.
  2. ^ "Three cheers for Connecticut!!!". Herald of the times. Newport, R.I. April 9, 1840. p. 3. Retrieved May 1, 2022.
  3. ^ "Our Campaigns". Retrieved September 18, 2020.