The 1827 Connecticut gubernatorial election was held on April 12, 1827. Former congressman, speaker and Democratic-Republican candidate Gideon Tomlinson defeated incumbent governor and Toleration Party candidate Oliver Wolcott Jr., winning with 56.71% of the vote.
The Democratic-Republicans in Connecticut had grown tired of governor Wolcott, and wished to replace him. They nominated Tomlinson instead, and Tomlinson fended off a challenge from Wolcott and his supporters."Gideon Tomlinson", Museum of Connecticut History Retrieved 9/19/2020
General election
Candidates Major candidates
Gideon Tomlinson, Democratic-Republican, Tomlinson Faction Oliver Wolcott Jr., Toleration
Minor candidates David Daggett, Federalist Timothy Pitkin, Federalist
Results
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