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The1830 Connecticut gubernatorial election was held on April 8, 1830. Incumbentgovernor andNational Republican nomineeGideon Tomlinson ran essentiallyunopposed, winning with 96.19% of the vote amidst a scattering of votes.
Tomlinson would resign on March 2, 1831, to take hisseat in theUnited States Senate, makingJohn Samuel Peters theacting governor for the remainder of his term until May 4, 1831.
Major party candidates
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| National Republican | Gideon Tomlinson (incumbent) | 12,988 | 96.19% | ||
| Other | Others | 515 | 3.81% | ||
| Majority | 12,473 | ||||
| Turnout | |||||
| National Republicanhold | Swing | ||||
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