The 1838 Connecticut gubernatorial election was held on April 2, 1838. Former congressman and Whig nominee William W. Ellsworth was elected, defeating former speaker of the Connecticut House of Representatives and Democratic nominee Seth Preston Beers with 54.14% of the vote.
General election
Candidates Major party candidates
William W. Ellsworth, Whig Seth P. Beers, Democratic
Minor party candidates
Elisha Phelps, Conservative
Results
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