The 1857 Connecticut gubernatorial election was held on April 6, 1857. Former Lieutenant Governor and Republican nominee Alexander H. Holley defeated former congressman and Democratic nominee Samuel Ingham with 50.44% of the vote.

General election

Candidates

Major party candidates

  • Alexander H. Holley, Republican
  • Samuel Ingham, Democratic

Results

References



England Election, 1857 Painting by Granger

Vintage Map of Connecticut (1857) Poster Zazzle

Historical Map, 1857 Connecticut, Vintage Wall Art Historic Pictoric

Alternate 2018 Connecticut Gubernatorial Election r/imaginaryelections

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