1868 Connecticut gubernatorial election

The 1868 Connecticut gubernatorial election was held on April 6, 1868. It was the first of four consecutive contests between the same two men. Incumbent governor and Democratic nominee James E. English defeated Republican nominee Marshall Jewell with 50.88% of the vote.

1868 Connecticut gubernatorial election

April 6, 1868
 
Nominee James E. English Marshall Jewell
Party Democratic Republican
Popular vote 50,541 48,777
Percentage 50.88% 49.11%

County results
English:      50–60%
Jewell:      50–60%      60–70%

Governor before election

James E. English
Democratic

Elected Governor

James E. English
Democratic

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