1872 Connecticut gubernatorial election

The 1872 Connecticut gubernatorial election was held on April 1, 1872. Incumbent governor and Republican nominee Marshall Jewell defeated Democratic nominee Richard D. Hubbard with 50.02% of the vote.

Candidates
Major party candidates
 * Marshall Jewell, Republican
 * Richard D. Hubbard, Democratic

Other candidates
 * Francis Gillette, Temperance
 * Albert R. Harrison, Labor Reform