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The1837 Connecticut gubernatorial election was held on April 3, 1837.[1] Incumbentgovernor andDemocratic nomineeHenry W. Edwards was re-elected, defeating former congressman andWhig nomineeWilliam W. Ellsworth with 52.53% of the vote.
Major party candidates
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Henry W. Edwards (incumbent) | 23,805 | 52.53% | ||
| Whig | William W. Ellsworth | 21,508 | 47.47% | ||
| Majority | 2,297 | ||||
| Turnout | |||||
| Democratichold | Swing | ||||
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