1861 Connecticut lieutenant gubernatorial election
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April 3, 1861
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The 1861 Connecticut lieutenant gubernatorial election was held on April 3, 1861, to elect the lieutenant governor of Connecticut. Republican nominee and former member of the Connecticut Senate Benjamin Douglas won the election against Democratic nominee Augustus G. Hazard.
General election
On election day, April 3, 1861, Republican nominee Benjamin Douglas won the election with 51.00% of the vote, thereby retaining Republican control over the office of lieutenant governor. Douglas was sworn in as the 50th lieutenant governor of Connecticut on May 1, 1861.[1]
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Benjamin Douglas | 42,776 | 51.00 | |
| Democratic | Augustus G. Hazard | 41,119 | 49.00 | |
| Scattering | 17 | 0.00 | ||
| Total votes | 83,952 | 100.00 | ||
| Republican hold | ||||
References
- ↑ "1861 Apr 3 :: General Election :: Lieutenant Governor :: State of Connecticut". electionhistory.ct.gov. 2016. Retrieved 2026-04-05.