1886 Connecticut gubernatorial election

The 1886 Connecticut gubernatorial election was held on November 2, 1886. Republican nominee Phineas C. Lounsbury defeated Democratic nominee Edward S. Cleveland with 46.19% of the vote.

1886 Connecticut gubernatorial election
November 2, 1886
 
Nominee Phineas C. Lounsbury Edward S. Cleveland
Party Republican Democratic
Popular vote 56,920 58,818
Percentage 46.19% 47.73%
Governor before election

Henry Baldwin Harrison
Republican

 Elected Governor

Phineas C. Lounsbury
Republican

Elections in Connecticut

General election

Candidates

Major party candidates

  • Phineas C. Lounsbury, Republican
  • Edward S. Cleveland, Democratic

Other candidates

  • Samuel B. Forbes, Prohibition
  • Herbert Baker, Labor

Results
1886 Connecticut gubernatorial election[1]
Party Candidate Votes % ±
Republican Phineas C. Lounsbury 56,920 46.19%
Democratic Edward S. Cleveland 58,818 47.73%
Prohibition Samuel B. Forbes 4,699 3.81%
Labor Herbert Baker 2,792 2.27%
Majority 1,898
Turnout
Republican hold Swing
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References
  1. "Guide to U.S. Elections". Books.google.com. Retrieved 2020-07-14.
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