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The 1838 Connecticut gubernatorial election was held on April 2, 1838.[1][2] Former congressman and Whig nominee William W. Ellsworth was elected, defeating former speaker of the Connecticut House of Representatives and Democratic nominee Seth Preston Beers with 54.14% of the vote.
- ^ "Old Litchfield right again!". Litchfield enquirer. Litchfield, Conn. April 5, 1838. p. 3. Retrieved May 1, 2022.
- ^ "Connecticut election". Herald of the times. Newport, R.I. April 5, 1838. p. 3. Retrieved May 1, 2022.