1783 Connecticut gubernatorial election
The 1783 Connecticut gubernatorial election was held on 10 April 1783 in order to elect the Governor of Connecticut. Incumbent Nonpartisan Governor Jonathan Trumbull won a plurality of the vote in his re-election bid against other candidates. However, as no candidate received a majority of the total votes cast as was required by Connecticut law, the election was forwarded to the Connecticut legislature, who chose Trumbull as governor.[1]
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General election
On election day, 10 April 1783, incumbent Nonpartisan Governor Jonathan Trumbull won re-election after having been chosen by the Connecticut legislature. Trumbull was sworn in for his eighth term on 10 May 1783.[2]
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Nonpartisan | Jonathan Trumbull (incumbent) | 2,209 | 31.30 | |
| Scattering | 4,848 | 68.70 | ||
| Total votes | 7,057 | 100.00 | ||
| Nonpartisan hold | ||||
References
- "Governor Jonathan Trumbull". Connecticut State Library. July 2002. Retrieved 21 April 2024.
- "CT Governor". ourcampaigns.com. 13 April 2005. Retrieved 21 April 2024.
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