1817 Connecticut gubernatorial election

The 1817 Connecticut gubernatorial election was held on 10 April 1817 in order to elect the Governor of Connecticut. Incumbent Federalist Governor of Connecticut John Cotton Smith lost re-election against Democratic-Republican nominee and former United States Secretary of the Treasury Oliver Wolcott Jr.

1817 Connecticut gubernatorial election

10 April 1817
 
Nominee Oliver Wolcott Jr. John Cotton Smith
Party Democratic-Republican Federalist
Popular vote 14,593 13,719
Percentage 51.16% 48.10%

County results
Wolcott:      50–60%      60–70%
Smith:      50–60%

Governor before election

John Cotton Smith
Federalist

Elected Governor

Oliver Wolcott Jr.
Democratic-Republican

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