1859 Connecticut lieutenant gubernatorial election

1859 Connecticut lieutenant gubernatorial election

April 6, 1859

Nominee Julius Catlin Richard H. Winslow Party Republican Democratic Popular vote 40,222 38,307 Percentage 51.00% 48.60%

Lieutenant Governor before election Julius Catlin Republican Elected Lieutenant Governor Julius Catlin Republican

The 1859 Connecticut lieutenant gubernatorial election was held on April 6, 1859, to elect the lieutenant governor of Connecticut. Incumbent Republican lieutenant governor Julius Catlin won re-election against Democratic nominee Richard H. Winslow.

General election

On election day, April 6, 1859, incumbent Republican lieutenant governor Julius Catlin won re-election with 51.00% of the vote, thereby retaining Republican control over the office of lieutenant governor. Catlin was sworn in for his second term on May 4, 1859.

Results

Connecticut lieutenant gubernatorial election, 1859

Party		Candidate	Votes	%
	Republican	Julius Catlin (incumbent)	40,222	51.00
	Democratic	Richard H. Winslow	38,307	48.60
		Scattering	525	1.40
Total votes			78,880	100.00
	Republican hold