1838 Connecticut gubernatorial election
The 1838 Connecticut gubernatorial election was held on April 2, 1838. 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. General election Candidates Major party candidates William W. Ellsworth, Whig Seth P. Beers, Democratic Minor party candidates Elisha Phelps, Conservative Results References 1838 Connecticut Gubernatorial April 1838 events