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.

Candidates
Major party candidates


 * William W. Ellsworth, Whig
 * Seth P. Beers, Democratic

Minor party candidates


 * Elisha Phelps, Conservative