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The 1844 Connecticut gubernatorial election was held on April 1, 1844.[1][2] Former state legislator, Amistad lawyer and Whig nominee Roger Sherman Baldwin was elected, defeating incumbent governor and Democratic nominee Chauncey Fitch Cleveland with 49.41% of the vote.
Although Baldwin won a plurality of the vote, he fell short of a majority. The state constitution at the time required that in such a case, the Connecticut General Assembly decides the election. The state legislature voted for Baldwin, 116 to 93, and Baldwin became the governor.[3]
- ^ "Next Monday". Litchfield enquirer. Litchfield, Conn. March 28, 1844. p. 2. Retrieved May 1, 2022.
- ^ "Connecticut Redeemed!!!". Herald of the times. Newport, R.I. April 4, 1844. p. 3. Retrieved May 1, 2022.
- ^ "https://www.nga.org/governor/roger-sherman-baldwin/ Gov. Roger Sherman Baldwin", National Governors Association, retrieved 09-17-2020