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1841 Connecticut Gubernatorial Election

Connecticut · 2 candidates · See every 1841 Governor race

Who won the 1841 Connecticut Gubernatorial Election?

William W. Ellsworth won the 1841 Connecticut Gubernatorial Election. William W. Ellsworth received 26,986 popular votes (55.79%). The main challenger was Francis H. Nicoll (44.21%).

See the full head-to-head between Ellsworth and Nicoll

Ellsworth +11.6 pts · won by 5,598 votes
William W. EllsworthWhig PartyWINNER55.79%
26,986 votes
Francis H. NicollDemocratic44.21%
21,388 votes
Popular-vote totals for governor elections are compiled from official state results (via Wikipedia); Louisiana shows the decisive round of its jungle primary.

Data last verified July 28, 2026.