1827 Connecticut gubernatorial election

The 1827 Connecticut gubernatorial election was held on April 12, 1827. Former congressman, speaker and Democratic-Republican candidate Gideon Tomlinson defeated incumbent governor and Democratic-Republican candidate Oliver Wolcott Jr., winning with 56.71% of the vote.

The Democratic-Republicans in Connecticut had grown tired of governor Wolcott, and wished to replace him. They nominated Tomlinson instead, and Tomlinson fended off a challenge from Wolcott and his supporters.

Candidates
Major candidates


 * Gideon Tomlinson, Democratic-Republican, Tomlinson Faction
 * Oliver Wolcott Jr., Democratic-Republican, Wolcott Faction

Minor candidates
 * David Daggett, Federalist
 * Timothy Pitkin, Federalist