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1860 Connecticut lieutenant gubernatorial election

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1860 Connecticut lieutenant gubernatorial election

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April 4, 1860
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Nominee Julius Catlin James E. English
Party Republican Democratic
Popular vote 44,453 43,846
Percentage 50.00% 49.30%

Lieutenant Governor before election

Julius Catlin
Republican

Elected Lieutenant Governor

Julius Catlin
Republican

The 1860 Connecticut lieutenant gubernatorial election was held on April 4, 1860, to elect the lieutenant governor of Connecticut. Incumbent Republican lieutenant governor Julius Catlin won re-election against Democratic nominee and former member of the Connecticut Senate James E. English.

General election

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On election day, April 4, 1860, incumbent Republican lieutenant governor Julius Catlin won re-election with 50.00% of the vote, thereby retaining Republican control over the office of lieutenant governor. Catlin was sworn in for his third term on May 2, 1860.[1]

Results

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Connecticut lieutenant gubernatorial election, 1860
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Julius Catlin (incumbent) 44,453 50.00
Democratic James E. English 43,846 49.30
Scattering 613 0.70
Total votes 88,912 100.00
Republican hold

References

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  1. ↑ "1860 Apr 4 :: General Election :: Lieutenant Governor :: State of Connecticut". electionhistory.ct.gov. 2016. Retrieved 2026-04-04.