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Francis H. Nicoll

Gubernatorial candidate
Home state
Connecticut
Party
Democratic
On the ballot
1841
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Nicoll21,388
Opponents26,986
1
Elections run

Francis H. Nicoll, a Democratic politician from Connecticut, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1841 governor election in Connecticut to William W. Ellsworth, receiving 21,388 votes (44.21%).

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How many votes has Francis H. Nicoll received?

Francis H. Nicoll has received 21,388 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.

Election history

Francis H. Nicoll’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
1841GovernorConnecticutLost21,38844.21%William W. Ellsworth
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Compiled by PolitiFinder. Election results from official certified sources and the MIT Election Lab. See Data & sources and methodology. Data last verified July 28, 2026.