1872 Connecticut lieutenant gubernatorial election
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April 1, 1872
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The 1872 Connecticut lieutenant gubernatorial election was held on April 1, 1872, to elect the lieutenant governor of Connecticut. Incumbent Republican lieutenant governor Morris Tyler won re-election against Democratic nominee and former member of the Connecticut Senate Charles Atwater and Prohibition nominee Abel L. Beardsley.
General election
On election day, April 1, 1872, incumbent Republican lieutenant governor Morris Tyler won re-election with 50.30% of the vote, thereby retaining Republican control over the office of lieutenant governor. Tyler was sworn in for his second term on May 1, 1872.[1]
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Morris Tyler (incumbent) | 46,678 | 50.30 | |
| Democratic | Charles Atwater | 44,268 | 47.70 | |
| Prohibition | Abel L. Beardsley | 1,463 | 1.60 | |
| Scattering | 430 | 0.40 | ||
| Total votes | 92,839 | 100.00 | ||
| Republican hold | ||||
References
- ↑ "1872 Apr 1 :: General Election :: Lieutenant Governor :: State of Connecticut". electionhistory.ct.gov. 2016. Retrieved 2026-04-05.