1836 Connecticut gubernatorial election

The 1836 Connecticut gubernatorial election was held on April 4, 1836. Incumbent governor and Democratic nominee Henry W. Edwards was re-elected, defeating former governor, senator and Whig nominee Gideon Tomlinson with 53.93% of the vote.

Candidates
Major party candidates


 * Henry W. Edwards, Democratic
 * Gideon Tomlinson, Whig