1839 Connecticut gubernatorial election

The 1839 Connecticut gubernatorial election was held on April 1, 1839. Incumbent governor and Whig nominee William W. Ellsworth was re-elected, defeating former senator and Democratic nominee John M. Niles with 51.52% of the vote.

Candidates
Major party candidates


 * William W. Ellsworth, Whig
 * John M. Niles, Democratic

Minor party candidates


 * Elisha Phelps, Conservative