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1788 Connecticut gubernatorial election

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1788 Connecticut gubernatorial election

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Nominee Samuel Huntington
Party Federalist
Popular vote 1
Percentage 100.00%

Governor before election

Samuel Huntington
Federalist

Elected Governor

Samuel Huntington
Federalist

The 1788 Connecticut gubernatorial election was held on 10 April 1788 in order to elect the Governor of Connecticut. Incumbent Federalist Governor of Connecticut Samuel Huntington won re-election as he ran unopposed.[1]

General election

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On election day, 10 April 1788, Federalist nominee Samuel Huntington easily won re-election as he ran unopposed. Huntington was sworn in for his third term on 11 May 1788.[2]

Results

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Connecticut gubernatorial election, 1788
Party Candidate Votes %
Federalist Samuel Huntington (incumbent) 1 100.00
Total votes 1 100.00
Federalist hold

References

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  1. ^ "Governor Samuel Huntington". Connecticut State Library. December 4, 2007. Retrieved May 12, 2023.
  2. ^ "CT Governor". ourcampaigns.com. April 13, 2005. Retrieved May 12, 2023.