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The 1780 Connecticut gubernatorial election was held on 13 April 1780 in order to elect the Governor of Connecticut. Incumbent Nonpartisan Governor Jonathan Trumbull won a plurality of the vote in his re-election bid against other candidates. However, as no candidate received a majority of the total votes cast as was required by Connecticut law, the election was forwarded to the Connecticut legislature, who chose Trumbull as governor.[1]
General election
On election day, 13 April 1780, incumbent Nonpartisan Governor Jonathan Trumbull won re-election after having been chosen by the Connecticut legislature. Trumbull was sworn in for his fifth term on 10 May 1780.[2]
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nonpartisan | Jonathan Trumbull (incumbent) | 3,598 | 49.52 | |
| Scattering | 3,668 | 50.48 | ||
| Total votes | 7,266 | 100.00 | ||
| Nonpartisan hold | ||||
References
- ^ "Governor Jonathan Trumbull". Connecticut State Library. July 2002. Retrieved April 21, 2024.
- ^ "CT Governor". ourcampaigns.com. April 13, 2005. Retrieved April 21, 2024.