1839 Connecticut lieutenant gubernatorial election
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April 2, 1839
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The 1839 Connecticut lieutenant gubernatorial election was held on April 2, 1839, to elect the lieutenant governor of Connecticut. Incumbent Whig lieutenant governor Charles Hawley won re-election against Democratic nominee and former member of the Connecticut Senate John Stewart in a rematch of the previous election.
General election
On election day, April 2, 1839, incumbent Whig lieutenant governor Charles Hawley won re-election with 51.20% of the vote, thereby retaining Whig control over the office of lieutenant governor. Hawley was sworn in for his second term on May 1, 1839.[1]
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whig | Charles Hawley (incumbent) | 26,245 | 51.20 | |
| Democratic | John Stewart | 23,894 | 46.60 | |
| Scattering | 1,101 | 2.20 | ||
| Total votes | 51,241 | 100.00 | ||
| Whig hold | ||||
References
- ↑ "1839 Apr 2 :: General Election :: Lieutenant Governor :: State of Connecticut". electionhistory.ct.gov. 2016. Retrieved 2026-03-20.