1874 Connecticut lieutenant gubernatorial election
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April 6, 1874
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The 1874 Connecticut lieutenant gubernatorial election was held on April 6, 1874, to elect the lieutenant governor of Connecticut. Incumbent Democratic lieutenant governor George G. Sill won re-election against Republican nominee and former Presidents pro tempore of the Connecticut Senate John T. Wait and Prohibition nominee Jesse G. Baldwin.
General election
On election day, April 6, 1874, incumbent Democratic lieutenant governor George G. Sill won re-election with 50.60% of the vote, thereby retaining Democratic control over the office of lieutenant governor. Sill was sworn in for his second term on May 6, 1874.[1]
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Democratic | George G. Sill (incumbent) | 46,315 | 50.60 | |
| Republican | John T. Wait | 40,274 | 44.00 | |
| Prohibition | Jesse G. Baldwin | 4,902 | 5.40 | |
| Scattering | 32 | 0.00 | ||
| Total votes | 91,525 | 100.00 | ||
| Democratic hold | ||||
References
- ↑ "1874 Apr 6 :: General Election :: Lieutenant Governor :: State of Connecticut". electionhistory.ct.gov. 2016. Retrieved 2026-04-06.