1776 Connecticut gubernatorial election

The 1776 Connecticut gubernatorial election took place on 11 April, 1776; the offices to be filled were governor and lieutenant governor.

1776 Connecticut gubernatorial election
April 11, 1776
 
Nominee Jonathan Trumbull
Running mate Matthew Griswold
Popular vote 1
Percentage 100%

Statesman Jonathan Trumbull ran unopposed and won the election.[1] Trumbull had been governor of the Connecticut Colony prior to the American Revolution. Trumbull's running mate in 1776 was Matthew Griswold. Trumbull went on to win successive gubernatorial elections until 1784, when he was succeeded by Griswold.

References

  1. "Our Campaigns - CT Governor Race - Apr 11, 1776". www.ourcampaigns.com. Retrieved 2020-03-20.
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