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The1861 Connecticut gubernatorial election was held on April 1, 1861.[1][2] Incumbent governor andRepublican nomineeWilliam Alfred Buckingham defeatedDemocratic nomineeJames Chaffee Loomis with 51.23% of the vote.
Major party candidates
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | William Alfred Buckingham (incumbent) | 43,012 | 51.23% | ||
| Democratic | James Chaffee Loomis | 40,926 | 48.75% | ||
| Other | Others | 17 | 0.02% | ||
| Majority | 2,086 | ||||
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| Republicanhold | Swing | ||||
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