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County results Bissell: 40–50% 50–60% Whittlesey: 40–50% 50–60% | |||||||||||||||||
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Elections in Connecticut |
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The 1847 Connecticut gubernatorial election was held on April 5, 1847.[1][2] Former state legislator and Whig nominee Clark Bissell was elected, defeating Democratic nominee Isaac Whittlesey with 50.54% of the vote.
Major party candidates
Minor party candidates
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
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Whig | Clark Bissell | 30,137 | 50.54% | ||
Democratic | Isaac Whittlesey | 27,402 | 45.95% | ||
Liberty | Francis Gillette | 2,094 | 3.51% | ||
Majority | 2,735 | ||||
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Whig gain from Democratic | Swing |