1839 Connecticut gubernatorial election

The 1839 Connecticut gubernatorial election was held on April 1, 1839.^[1][2] Incumbent governor and Whig nominee William W. Ellsworth was re-elected, defeating former senator and Democratic nominee John M. Niles with 51.52% of the vote.

1839 Connecticut gubernatorial election

← 1838 April 1, 1839 1840 →

Nominee William W. Ellsworth John M. Niles Party Whig Democratic Popular vote 26,358 23,728 Percentage 51.52% 46.38%

County results Ellsworth:      50–60% Niles:      50–60%

Governor before election William W. Ellsworth Whig Elected Governor William W. Ellsworth Whig

General election

Candidates

Major party candidates

• William W. Ellsworth, Whig
• John M. Niles, Democratic

Minor party candidates

• Elisha Phelps, Conservative

Results

1839 Connecticut gubernatorial election^[3]

Party		Candidate	Votes	%	±%
	Whig	William W. Ellsworth (incumbent)	26,358	51.52%
	Democratic	John M. Niles	23,728	46.38%
	Conservative	Elisha Phelps	1,071	2.09%
Majority			2,630
Turnout
	Whig hold		Swing