The 1833 Connecticut gubernatorial election was held on April 1, 1833. Former senator and Democratic nominee Henry W. Edwards was elected, defeating incumbent governor and National Republican nominee John S. Peters with 41.31% of the vote.

Peters won a plurality of the vote, but did not win a majority. The state constitution required in that case, the Connecticut General Assembly would elect the governor. Edwards won the vote in the state legislature and was elected governor.

This was the last appearance of the National Republican Party in a Connecticut gubernatorial election.

General election

Candidates

Major party candidates

  • Henry W. Edwards, Democratic
  • John S. Peters, National Republican

Candidates

Minor party candidates

  • Zalmon Storrs, Anti-Masonic

Results

References



CT Governor Election Result 2018 Stefanowski Concedes To Lamont

Connecticut Governor's Race Results Victory Declared in Gubernatorial

1833 Letter from Connecticut Eborn Books

Connecticut's governor race A look at Lamont, Stefanowski

Connecticut election results 2018 The Washington Post