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The1847 Connecticut gubernatorial election was held on April 5, 1847.[1][2] Former state legislator andWhig nomineeClark Bissell was elected, defeatingDemocratic nominee Isaac Whittlesey with 50.54% of the vote.
Major party candidates
Minor party candidates
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
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| Whig | Clark Bissell | 30,137 | 50.54% | ||
| Democratic | Isaac Whittlesey | 27,402 | 45.95% | ||
| Liberty | Francis Gillette | 2,094 | 3.51% | ||
| Majority | 2,735 | ||||
| Turnout | |||||
| Whiggain fromDemocratic | Swing | ||||
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