1797 Connecticut gubernatorial election

1797 Connecticut gubernatorial election

April 13, 1797
 
Nominee Oliver Wolcott
Party Federalist
Popular vote 1
Percentage 100.00%

Governor before election

Oliver Wolcott
Federalist

Elected Governor

Oliver Wolcott
Federalist

The 1797 Connecticut gubernatorial election was held on April 13, 1797, in order to elect the Governor of Connecticut. Incumbent Federalist Governor of Connecticut Oliver Wolcott won re-election as he ran unopposed.[1]

General election

On election day, April 13, 1797, Federalist nominee Oliver Wolcott easily won re-election as he ran unopposed. Wolcott was sworn in for his second term on May 2, 1797.[2]

Results

Connecticut gubernatorial election, 1797
Party Candidate Votes %
Federalist Oliver Wolcott (incumbent) 1 100.00
Total votes 1 100.00
Federalist hold

References

  1. ^ "Oliver Wolcott". National Governors Association. Retrieved 2023-05-12.
  2. ^ "CT Governor". ourcampaigns.com. April 13, 2005. Retrieved 2023-05-12.