1882 Connecticut gubernatorial election

The 1882 Connecticut gubernatorial election was held on November 7, 1882. Democratic nominee Thomas M. Waller defeated Republican nominee Morgan Bulkeley with 51.04% of the vote.

1882 Connecticut gubernatorial election
November 7, 1882
 
Nominee Thomas M. Waller Morgan Bulkeley
Party Democratic Republican
Popular vote 59,014 54,853
Percentage 51.04% 47.44%
Governor before election

Hobart B. Bigelow
Republican

 Elected Governor

Thomas M. Waller
Democratic

Elections in Connecticut

General election

Candidates

Major party candidates

  • Thomas M. Waller, Democratic
  • Morgan Bulkeley, Republican

Other candidates

  • George Rogers, Prohibition
  • Abel P. Tanner, Greenback

Results
1882 Connecticut gubernatorial election[1]
Party Candidate Votes % ±
Democratic Thomas M. Waller 59,014 51.04%
Republican Morgan Bulkeley 54,853 47.44%
Prohibition George Rogers 1,034 0.89%
Greenback Abel P. Tanner 697 0.60%
Majority 4,161
Turnout
Democratic gain from Republican Swing
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References
  1. "Guide to U.S. Elections". Books.google.com. Retrieved 2020-07-20.
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