1841 Connecticut lieutenant gubernatorial election
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April 7, 1841
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The 1841 Connecticut lieutenant gubernatorial election was held on April 7, 1841, to elect the lieutenant governor of Connecticut. Incumbent Whig lieutenant governor Charles Hawley won re-election against Democratic nominee and former member of the Connecticut Senate Benjamin Pinney.
General election
[edit]On election day, April 7, 1841, incumbent Whig lieutenant governor Charles Hawley won re-election with 55.10% of the vote, thereby retaining Whig control over the office of lieutenant governor. Hawley was sworn in for his fourth term on May 5, 1841.[1]
Results
[edit]| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Whig | Charles Hawley (incumbent) | 26,832 | 55.10 | |
| Democratic | Benjamin Pinney | 21,373 | 43.90 | |
| Scattering | 529 | 1.00 | ||
| Total votes | 48,734 | 100.00 | ||
| Whig hold | ||||
References
[edit]- ↑ "1841 Apr 7 :: General Election :: Lieutenant Governor :: State of Connecticut". electionhistory.ct.gov. 2016. Retrieved 2026-03-20.
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