The 1839 Connecticut gubernatorial election was held on April 1, 1839. 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.
General election
Candidates Major party candidates
William W. Ellsworth, Whig John M. Niles, Democratic
Minor party candidates
Elisha Phelps, Conservative
Results
References