1874 Connecticut gubernatorial election

The 1874 Connecticut gubernatorial election was held on April 6, 1874. Incumbent governor and Democratic nominee Charles R. Ingersoll defeated Republican nominee Henry B. Harrison with 50.87% of the vote.

1874 Connecticut gubernatorial election

← 1873 April 6, 1874 1875 →
 
Nominee Charles R. Ingersoll Henry B. Harrison Henry D. Smith
Party Democratic Republican Temperance
Popular vote 46,755 39,973 4,960
Percentage 50.87% 43.49% 5.40%

Ingersoll:      40–50%      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%
Harrison:      40–50%      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%

Governor before election

Charles R. Ingersoll
Democratic

Elected Governor

Charles R. Ingersoll
Democratic

General election

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Candidates

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Major party candidates

  • Charles R. Ingersoll, Democratic
  • Henry B. Harrison, Republican

Other candidates

  • Henry D. Smith, Temperance

Results

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1874 Connecticut gubernatorial election[1]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Democratic Charles R. Ingersoll (incumbent) 46,755 50.87%
Republican Henry B. Harrison 39,973 43.49%
Temperance Henry D. Smith 4,960 5.40%
Other Others 225 0.25%
Majority 6,782
Turnout
Democratic hold Swing

References

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  1. ^ "Our Campaigns". Retrieved September 13, 2020.