1845 Connecticut lieutenant gubernatorial election
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April 2, 1845
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The 1845 Connecticut lieutenant gubernatorial election was held on April 2, 1845, to elect the lieutenant governor of Connecticut. Incumbent Whig lieutenant governor Reuben Booth won re-election against Democratic nominee and incumbent member of the Connecticut Senate Noyes Billings.
General election
On election day, April 2, 1845, incumbent Whig lieutenant governor Reuben Booth won re-election with 51.00% of the vote, thereby retaining Whig control over the office of lieutenant governor. Booth was sworn in for his second term on May 7, 1845.[1]
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Whig | Reuben Booth (incumbent) | 29,574 | 51.00 | |
| Democratic | Noyes Billings | 26,296 | 45.30 | |
| Scattering | 2,159 | 3.70 | ||
| Total votes | 58,029 | 100.00 | ||
| Whig hold | ||||
References
- ↑ "1845 Apr 2 :: General Election :: Lieutenant Governor :: State of Connecticut". electionhistory.ct.gov. 2016. Retrieved 2026-03-25.