1880 Connecticut gubernatorial election

The 1880 Connecticut gubernatorial election was held on November 2, 1880. Republican nominee Hobart B. Bigelow defeated Democratic nominee James E. English with 50.52% of the vote.

1880 Connecticut gubernatorial election
November 2, 1880
 
Nominee Hobart B. Bigelow James E. English
Party Republican Democratic
Popular vote 67,070 64,293
Percentage 50.52% 48.43%
Governor before election

Charles B. Andrews
Republican

 Elected Governor

Hobart B. Bigelow
Republican

Elections in Connecticut

General election

Candidates

Major party candidates

  • Hobart B. Bigelow, Republican
  • James E. English, Democratic

Other candidates

  • Henry C. Baldwin, Greenback
  • George Rogers, Prohibition

Results
1880 Connecticut gubernatorial election[1]
Party Candidate Votes % ±
Republican Hobart B. Bigelow 67,070 50.52%
Democratic James E. English 64,293 48.43%
Greenback Henry C. Baldwin 897 0.68%
Prohibition George Rogers 488 0.37%
Majority 2,777
Turnout
Republican hold Swing

References
  1. "Guide to U.S. Elections". Books.google.com. Retrieved 2020-07-23.
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