William W. Ellsworth
★ Governor
- Born
- November 10, 1791
- Died
- January 15, 1868
- Age at death
- 76
- Home state
- Connecticut
- Party
- Whig Party
- On the ballot
- 1837–1842
4-2
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Ellsworth155,627
Opponents141,244
6
Elections run
Between 1837 and 1842, William W. Ellsworth ran in 6 governor elections, winning 4 and losing 2. Ellsworth's biggest single-election total was 29,870 votes, in the 1840 governor election in Connecticut. Ellsworth's closest win came in the 1839 governor election in Connecticut, decided by 2,630 votes.
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How many votes has William W. Ellsworth received?
William W. Ellsworth has received 155,627 popular votes across 6 U.S. elections, with a career record of 4–2.
Election history
| Year | Office | Result | Votes | Opponent(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1842 | GovernorConnecticut | Lost | 23,79046.29% | Chauncey Fitch Cleveland |
| 1841 | GovernorConnecticut | Won | 26,98655.79% | Francis H. Nicoll |
| 1840 | GovernorConnecticut | Won | 29,87054.17% | John M. Niles (head-to-head) |
| 1839 | GovernorConnecticut | Won | 26,35851.52% | John M. Niles (head-to-head) |
| 1838 | GovernorConnecticut | Won | 27,11554.14% | Seth P. Beers |
| 1837 | GovernorConnecticut | Lost | 21,50847.47% | Henry W Edwards |
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