1797 Connecticut gubernatorial election

13 April 1797
 
Nominee Oliver Wolcott
Party Federalist
Popular vote 1
Percentage 100.00%

Governor before election

Oliver Wolcott
Federalist

Elected Governor

Oliver Wolcott
Federalist

The 1797 Connecticut gubernatorial election was held on 13 April 1797 in order to elect the Governor of Connecticut. Incumbent Federalist Governor of Connecticut Oliver Wolcott won re-election as he ran unopposed.[1]

General election

On election day, 13 April 1797, Federalist nominee Oliver Wolcott easily won re-election as he ran unopposed. Wolcott was sworn in for his 2nd term on 2 May 1797.[2]

Results

Connecticut gubernatorial election, 1797
Party Candidate Votes %
Federalist Oliver Wolcott (incumbent) 1 100.00
Total votes 1 100.00
Federalist hold

References

  1. "Oliver Wolcott". National Governors Association. Retrieved May 12, 2023.
  2. "CT Governor". ourcampaigns.com. April 13, 2005. Retrieved May 12, 2023.
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