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1798 Connecticut gubernatorial election

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1798 Connecticut gubernatorial election

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Nominee Jonathan Trumbull Jr.
Party Federalist
Popular vote 7,075
Percentage 100.00%

Governor before election

Jonathan Trumbull Jr.
Federalist

Elected Governor

Jonathan Trumbull Jr.
Federalist

The 1798 Connecticut gubernatorial election was held in November 1798 in order to elect the Governor of Connecticut. Incumbent Federalist Governor of Connecticut Jonathan Trumbull Jr. won the election as he ran unopposed.[1]

General election

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On election day in November 1798, Federalist nominee Jonathan Trumbull Jr. easily won the election as he ran unopposed. Trumbull was sworn in for his first full term on 2 December 1798.[2]

Results

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Connecticut gubernatorial election, 1798
Party Candidate Votes %
Federalist Jonathan Trumbull Jr. (incumbent) 7,075 100.00
Total votes 7,075 100.00
Federalist hold

References

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  1. ^ "Jonathan Trumbull Jr". Govtrack US Congress. Retrieved May 12, 2023.
  2. ^ "CT Governor". ourcampaigns.com. April 12, 2005. Retrieved May 12, 2023.